Growing Curious Kids

Curiosity is often the first step in the creative process. All of humanities inventions, improvements and advances have been made because someone, somewhere was curious. The gift of curiosity is one of the best things we can give to children. It will provide a lifetime of education and entertainment; the curious are rarely bored.

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Creative Kids – Hands On!

With schools stressing theoretical knowledge and standardized testing, and a lack of funding and equipment, it is up to the creative parent to find activities and opportunities to provide their kids with “hands-on”experience.

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How to Throw a Neighborhood Talent Show

Throwing a neighborhood talent show is a great way to share your creative talents and encourage a creative spirit within your neighborhood.

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Quick Creativity – Games That Take 5 Minutes or Less

Being creative doesn’t have to take a lot of time or equipment. Here are 10 activities you can do with your child in less than 5 minutes.

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Top 4 Creative Relationships – Nurturing Creativity

Nurturing the creative spirit is an important part of being a creative family. It is a great opportunity to build relationships and spend time together. There are four creative relationships that have to be balanced and nurtured. They are: the creative self, the creative spouse, the creative child and the creative family.

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Celebrating Firsts

Celebrating the first times in your child's life is a great way to make otherwise ordinary days special and create lasting memories. You don't have to go over the top, but finding creative ways to celebrate with your child creates the habit of recognizing and celebrating life's little successes.

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Creative Solutions for the Exercise/Homework Dilemma

With new studies out seemingly everyday raising concerns about obesity levels and our kid's inactivity, I thought a post with some ideas on how to combine homework and physical activity would be a great start.

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Finding Your Creative Passions

Talking about creativity and passion go hand in hand. It is far easier to be creative when you have passion. What is passion? My favorite definition is Boundless Enthusiasm. If you wake up in the morning excited, or are kept awake at night with ideas and plans and dreams, well you have found your passion.

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