Helping your child find their creative thing will help you do your creative thing. That makes it good for them and good for you. But how can you help your child find that thing?
- Limit Screen Time – There are a number of studies that say screen time kills the creative process. Google this, check with Siri or Alexa – you will find the information. If they aren’t watching TV they will find something else to do.
- Give your child a budget and go to a hobby store – This activity is a two-fer. You can learn about budgeting and get some creative supplies. Give your child a budget and go to the store. Do not add money to their budget if they want something more. They will not learn about limits. But let your kids use their imaginations and make a choice.
- Display their work – Oooh and Aaaah about your child’s work. Give them positive reinforcement for turning off their screens and trying new things. If they are frustrated by being a beginner, remind them that everyone is beginner when they start something new – even you.
- Ask for Creative Options for Gifts – Ask Grandparents or Aunts or Uncles to give gifts that encourage creativity. Markers, paints, clay – whatever your child expresses interest in.
- Do it with them – Try the activity your child has chosen. Do an activity you have chosen that gets your creative juices flowing. When your kids see you doing and enjoying an activity, they will try it themselves.
