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Why “bad” drawings are a good thing tips for parents Apr 04, 2025

“This Looks So Bad.”

At some point, every creative kid gets stuck in the same cycle.

🚨 They erase constantly.

🚨 They rip up their drawings.

🚨 They say, “Ugh, I can’t draw.”

And when they finally ...

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Here’s what they really mean when they say 🥱 “I’m bored” tips for parents Apr 03, 2025

If your child seems “over it” when it comes to drawing lately, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve lost interest in art.

In fact, it might mean they’re growing as an artist in ways that are harder to...

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Stop saying, “Good job!” Say this instead. tips for parents Apr 03, 2025

I make this mistake with my kids all the time—do you?

Many well-intentioned parents think that if we can just be encouraging enough, our kids will be more confident.

We say “Good job!” or “I love it...

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How to Make Drawing EASY for Your Little Artist tips for parents May 03, 2024

The Easiest Way to Forming Good Habits

I tore my ACL’s in both knees. Full tears. All the way through.

I needed complete reconstructions, and so they scalped off slices of my hamstrings to re-make m...

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What no one’s teaching your child and how to get them unstuck general art blogs tips for parents Dec 12, 2023

I could draw my favorite characters from memory. Almost to perfection. I had drawn them hundreds of times.

There was just one problem…

I could only draw them in the same exact pose that I had learne...

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Why you should waste more paper tips for parents Jul 15, 2023

What’s the key to being creative?

Creating.

You just gotta create more. Way more.

You want to see your child’s skills grow?

They’ve got to make more.

Time spent in art classes, studying, learni

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Give Your Child Some Creative Momentum and a Fun Challenge With These Art Prompts and Easy Drawing Ideas for Kids (Part 2) tips for parents Jun 17, 2023

 


  

Art is a wonderful way for kids to express themselves and explore their imagination. It allows them to communicate their feelings, memories, and aspirations in a visual form.



 

These pr

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Give Your Child Some Creative Momentum and a Fun Challenge With These Art Prompts and Easy Drawing Ideas for Kids (Part 1) tips for parents May 05, 2023

 


 

Kids are always on the hunt for new ways to express themselves. At times, however, they may become stuck in a dull artistic cycle and get bored with art if they don't have some novel ideas.

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6 Benefits of Kids Cartoon Academy: Creative Outlet art lessons tips for parents Apr 12, 2023

At Kids Cartoon Academy, we provide children with an opportunity to express themselves in a creative and unique way. Through art, children can communicate their feelings and experiences in a way that ...

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Setting Art Goals for the New Year tips for parents Jan 07, 2023

 

If you want to support your child's creativity and artistic development in the new year, here are some tips to consider:

  1. Establish a consistent routine for artistic activities. Providing a dedic
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Learning to See: How Drawing Cartoons Helps Children Improve Their Focus and Attention to Detail tips for parents Dec 28, 2022

 


 
 

In an age of decreasing attention spans, the ability to focus for extended periods of time is at a premium.

 

If your child has trouble focusing for extended periods of time, keeping up w...

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Give Your Child Some Creative Momentum and a Fun Challenge With These 20 Art Prompts and Easy Drawing Ideas for Kids tips for parents Dec 15, 2022

 


 
 

Children are always looking for new ways to express themselves. But sometimes they can get in a creative rut and feel bored with art if they don't have some fresh new ideas.

 

In this ...

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