Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Can boredom be good for you?

Boredom is something we all feel sometimes, when nothing seems fun or interesting. But have you ever wondered what’s actually going on in your brain when you feel that way? Can it ever be good for you to be bored?  Molly and co-host Maisie explore how boredom can lead to creativity, and how our brain can work past that blah feeling. Plus, a boredom-blasting brain workout from Sanden and his pal Pete the wombat, and a brand new Mystery Sound! This episode was sponsored by: Didn’t I Just Feed You (<a class="default" href="https://didntijustfeedyou.com/">Didntijustfeedyou.com</a>/ - A podcast to help busy home cooks feed their families.) Buy a Toyota (<a class="c-link" href="http://buyatoyota.com/">BuyAToyota.com</a> - To explore Toyota SUVs.) Indeed (<a class="c-link" href="http://indeed.com/BRAINS">Indeed.com/BRAINS</a> - To claim your ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post. Terms and conditions apply.) Six Minutes (<a class="c-link" href="http://wondery.com/shows/six-minutes/">Wondery.com/shows/six-minutes/</a> - Follow Six Minutes wherever you get your podcasts.) ***** Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today!

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.