Summer break is right around the corner, and as a mom who works full time from home, but definitely can't afford those pricey summer camps, I'm already worried about falling into the screen time trap. Not all screen time is bad of course, but two hours a day can quickly turn into much, much more when your kids get bored and your never-ending to-do list doesn't leave you with much time to keep them from zoning out for too long.
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The key is to give your kids time and space and permission to be creative! Creative kids can sometimes seem messy and wild, but there's something truly beautiful —inspiring even— about watching kids make something out of nothing and see their individual talents blossom when their minds have the freedom to explore all of their unique ideas. Here are some tips you can use to help cultivate your children's creativity.