7 Ways to Encourage Your Toddler's Creativity

Creativity comes naturally to us humans, as a part of our development in how we learn, how we listen, how we make life enjoyable. Engaging your kids in art and craft activities may seem simple (or not … we all know it can get really messy, really fast), but the effects on a child's emotional, mental and spiritual growth can be directly related to their freedom to be creative. In other words, the importance of creative development is that it enables your child to succeed. Not just at making something, but in achieving multiple levels of skill development, stimulating their minds and finding new ways to express themselves. Here are 7 ways to encourage your toddler's creativity! - By Selena Burgess

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Make It a Pre-Bath & Bed-Time Affair
As summer comes to an end, we have been unfortunately experiencing rainy, cold weather. The last rays of daylight greeted our dining room paint session after a serious thunderstorm not too long before. Point is, arts & crafts are always a great rainy day activity. Usually we're outside after dinner, talking a walk, going for a bike ride, hitting the beach down the street or playing in ... more
Photo by: Selena Burgess
Make It a Pre-Bath & Bed-Time Affair
As summer comes to an end, we have been unfortunately experiencing rainy, cold weather. The last rays of daylight greeted our dining room paint session after a serious thunderstorm not too long before. Point is, arts & crafts are always a great rainy day activity. Usually we're outside after dinner, talking a walk, going for a bike ride, hitting the beach down the street or playing in the backyard. I found it much easier to take the kids directly from their messy state directly into the tub. It's a nice way to mix things up during the week and has a calming effect on the 'ole bath/bedtime routine. less

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