Comments on: Raising a Creative Kid

By: Susie Monday

Susie Monday — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:26:35 +0000

Sounds like the story is just as important to Little H as the colors are. This might be a clue that your child is really noticing line — ie story line, as well as the lines your draw. We want to teach kids how to tap into their unique creative strenghts, and have just published a book. New World Kids, the Parent’s Guide to Creative Thinking!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:52:45 +0000

Hi Shannon! I wouldn’t force it. Not all kids are interested in the same things. There are other ways of encouraging creative thought and play than coloring – like reading, building with blocks, pillows or even plastic containers etc. He’ll develop his interests over time. Thanks for coming by!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:58:03 +0000

These are wonderful ideas. Thank you! I have a son about your daughter’s age. He has no interest in coloring. Do you have any ideas how to get him to enjoy coloring or should I let it go? I love your tips, truly. Thanks!

By: OldWestMom

OldWestMom — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:09:26 +0000

Excellent ideas! I agree that it’s important to get the brain thinking outside the box. It makes a person WAY more interesting. We do these things with our son, too…but I’m far less cognizant of it. I should keep better tabs; it will help me monitor the results!

By: Jaycie

Jaycie — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:08:57 +0000

Each week, I try to do something with my son that’s a special project for $2 or under. I have a few on my primary site, here: http://www.coupongeek.net/search/label/%242%20Tater%20Thursdays. I branched off and posted more of our stories on the “kid’s website.” (Been a little behind on the postings!) But “Tater” is two and can’t get enough of art! It’s soo fun! He uses fingerpaints on canvas, but likes to paint with the stirring stick! My family members have all asked for “pieces of his art.” Aren’t toddlers fun?!

By: ArtSnark

ArtSnark — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:37:02 +0000

Creative thought is soo important! Keep up the good work.
Took my 5 yr old to an art fair today & he was asking the artists all kinds of questions. It was very cool to watch those little wheels turning

By: Jenna @ Newlyweds

Jenna @ Newlyweds — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:10:16 +0000

Great creative ideas, I love asking questions also. And pointing out everyday things. I need to get my two a coloring book, only sadly I think they may still be more interesting in eating the colors, hmmm.

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Things to Write Home About - 3/8/09 | Feels Like Home — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:27:42 +0000

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By: admin

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:32:43 +0000

Sounds like he’s having a great time! I used to love those hidden picture books when I was a kid too…have to remember those for little H I’m sure you’re better at inspiring him than you know, he’s picking up all kinds of things from you and stashing them in his mind for later!

By: admin

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:30:42 +0000

I do love to color! It’s one of my favorite things we do together. She has a tutu that she loves to wear and she’s just becoming interested in dressing herself so costumes are a great idea. thanks!