SUMMARY:
In this episode of Momma-sota, host Monica Eickman discusses the importance of fostering creativity in children with guest Maddie Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered art therapist. They explore how children naturally embrace creativity and playfulness, but often lose it as they grow into adulthood. Maddie emphasizes the need for parents to engage in creative activities with their children and create a safe space for them to explore and experiment. They also discuss the challenges of balancing schedules and routines with allowing for creativity and independent play. The episode concludes with the reminder for parents to practice choosing themselves and embracing creativity in their own lives.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Children are naturally creative and playful, but often lose these qualities as they grow into adulthood.
- Parents should engage in creative activities with their children to foster their creativity and playfulness.
- Balancing schedules and routines with allowing for creativity and independent play can be challenging but important.
- Parents should practice choosing themselves and embrace creativity in their own lives.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Momma-sota and the Importance of Creativity in Parenting
03:00 Children's Natural Creativity and the Loss of Creativity in Adulthood
07:41 Engaging with Creativity and Slowing Down with Children
11:59 Creativity as Doing Something New and Unexpected
24:05 Incorporating Creativity into Daily Life and Choosing Yourself
GUEST RESOURCES:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095493305984
Instagram - @heart.space.artstudio
Linkedin - Maddie Johnson
Website - http://www.heartspacetherapy.org
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