Moms Talk Q&A: Dealing With "Mom, I'm Bored!"

School is winding down and with that comes the long, hot days of summer. Kids who are used to having scheduled activities all week may suddenly be at a loss over what to do. 

When your kids come complaining to you that they're bored — and you don't want them to watch any more TV or play any more Xbox or to fight with their siblings — what do you do? How do you encourage your kids to stop whining about how bored they are and to go and do something?