Rebecca Eanes

2 months ago | creativechild.com | Rebecca Eanes

Love is in the air. Unfortunately, so is COVID-19. We’re still rolling with the punches and learning to live and love creatively in this new world of ours, and so I’ve gathered up some creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. You’ll find cute crafts, fun games, and great activities to make this holiday a special one for your child. Virtual Valentines Because so many kids are still remote learning, class may be cancelled, and with it, the party.

Sep 4, 2024 | creativechild.com | Rebecca Eanes

It’s tough. In the busyness of modern life, it isn’t easy to carve out one on one time with your child, unless you count the million car trips per week where you’re hustling to get somewhere. (Spoiler: That probably doesn’t count.) And if you have multiple children? Well, while you’re being a superhuman, fly me over a latte. Goodness knows you don’t need another thing to add to your plate, but being intentional about spending quality time with your kids individually will really pay off.

Sep 4, 2024 | creativechild.com | Rebecca Eanes

Creativity is beneficial to every one of us. It allows us to view and solve problems, enables us to be innovative and have new ideas, inspires us to live fully, relieves stress, and supports resilience. As Jane Fulton Suri says, “Creativity is at the core of being human.” It is an important element for success in adulthood and a vital component to the healthy development of a child.

Sep 4, 2024 | creativechild.com | Rebecca Eanes

Our children’s brains are under construction! The prefrontal cortex, that area which houses executive functions and is responsible for emotional and behavior regulation, impulse control, logic, critical thinking, focus, and flexibility won’t be fully developed until the mid-twenties. This is why children are impulsive, have tantrums, and sometimes make poor decisions.

May 2, 2024 | creativechild.com | Rebecca Eanes

Summer is just around the corner. Bring on the sunshine and lemonade! For kids, it’s time to unwind from school and enjoy freedom and relaxation. As parents, we want to make it memorable for them because we know we have a limited number of summers with our kids, and they’re quickly ticking by. Great summers are made of a mix of creativity, adventure, togetherness, and downtime, and it all begins with a good plan. Here’s how to make the most of summer with your kids. Start planning now.