Tag: creativity
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Why ‘Loose Parts’ Are Essential for Your Child’s Playtime
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a fascinating truth behind why children often prefer playing with cardboard boxes and wrappers over the expensive toys they come with—it’s not about ingratitude. While the toys themselves can be entertaining, they often have limited uses. In contrast, a simple box can transform into a fort, a restaurant, a race car,…
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Jenna Thompson Lets Her Daughter Experiment with Makeup, and the Results Are Hilarious
Get Pregnant Fast Jenna Thompson recently gave her four-year-old daughter, Lily, a chance to explore her artistic side by letting her apply makeup. While many parents have encountered the messy yet colorful aftermath of their children’s cosmetic creativity, few have achieved a look as unforgettable as the one Jenna sported this past weekend. “Lily may…
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Why My Kids’ Artwork Ends Up in the Trash: A Candid Confession
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re the kind of parent who treasures every single piece of your child’s art, displaying it proudly on social media and turning your home into an exhibition of their creativity, this might not resonate with you. “What happened to the picture I made at school?” my four-year-old son asked, his big…
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Letting Your Kids Argue: A Necessary Parenting Strategy
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna R. Taylor Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 Originally Published: Dec. 6, 2017 The sound of children bickering can often be more grating than nails on a chalkboard—making you want to reach for headphones, slam doors, or even escape for a drive. As a parent, listening to your kids engage in heated…
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Let Kids Experience Boredom: It’s Beneficial for Their Growth
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, I’m sooooo bored!” If you ask any parent, they’ll likely tell you that the most dreaded phrase they hear from their children is the complaint of boredom. We’ve all been there, whether juggling remote work or managing daily parenting duties. A child following you around, whining about having nothing to do…
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Mom Life: When a 12-Foot Scarf Becomes a Fashion Statement
Get Pregnant Fast Who doesn’t want to rock a massive scarf around town? As parents, we often find ourselves enamored with our children’s artistic expressions — that delightful collection of drawings, paintings, and, yes, an overabundance of glitter. Naturally, we try to showcase these masterpieces around our homes, adorning everything from the fridge to the…
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Every Student Contributes to a Unique Rock Art Installation in a Remarkable Elementary School Project
Get Pregnant Fast An elementary school in Indiana has beautifully merged creativity with literature to craft an inspiring art project that will resonate with students for years. At Maplewood Elementary School in Newburgh, IN, children from kindergarten through fifth grade painted individual rocks influenced by the book Only One You by Linda Kranz, creating a…