Creative Child

Rebecca Eanes

Rebecca Eanes is the bestselling author of multiple books including Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide, The Positive Parenting Workbook, and The Gift of a Happy Mother. She is the grateful mom of two boys. 

 

Articles by Rebecca

10 Earth Day Crafts, Treats, and Activities for Toddlers

Earth Day is April 22. I’ve gathered 10 simple crafts, treats, and activities for your toddler to enjoy.

New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for Kids

I’ve gathered up some great games, foods, and activities to make this New Year’s Eve one your kids will remember.

Holiday Party Games the Whole Family Will Love

Here are 15 fun holiday party games all of your guests are sure to enjoy. Have fun and happy holidays to you and your family!

5 Thanksgiving Themed Activity Bags for Toddlers

Activity bags are simple. They are large Ziploc bags filled with fun and engaging activities for your little one to explore.

10 Autumn Leaf Crafts for Kids (Plus 10 Books!)

I’ve compiled 10 autumn leaf crafts plus 10 books on leaves to help you cross craft time off your fall bucket list.

5 Ways to Explore Space with Your Little Ones

There are many ways we can teach our children about our tiny blue planet and the vastness that surrounds it. Below are five activities that will help you explore space with your little one.

Autumn Nature Exploration with Preschoolers

Here are a few fun ways to explore the beauty and wonder of autumn nature with your preschoolers.

Hobbies – How they Spark Creativity

More and more research is emerging on the link between happiness and creativity.

12 Summer Science Activities

I’ve roamed the Internet and gathered 12 fun and engaging summer science activities to zap boredom and awe your children!

Pretend Play and Your Child’s Development

One important benefit of pretend play is the exercising of imagination which enhances cognitive flexibility and creativity. The ability to use imagination is what drives art and innovation.

The Importance of 1:1 Time with Your Kids (Plus Date Ideas!)

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.

25 Less-Mess Sensory Play Activities

Sensory play has lots of great benefits for kids, but sometimes we don’t have the time or energy to clean up the big messes sensory play can make. I’ve rounded up 25 sensory activities that make little to no mess for you and your kids. Have fun!

Say Yes to the Mess – Benefits of Messy Play

Messy play is great for children’s development. It allows them to explore their senses, be creative, work on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and so much more! Messy play can also calm anxiety. It can also help children regulate their emotions and express their feelings. Activities such as building with blocks or logs, creating sculptures, and engineering structures help kids build problem-solving skills and teaches cooperation. Creative play increases confidence and can help encourage independent play as well.

3 Important Benefits of Music in Our Schools

What do we hope for out of our education system? An education should make our children smarter, more confident, creative, and happy. It should enhance cognitive abilities and develop a well-rounded human being. So, why are so many school districts across the country scaling back or cutting out completely the one subject proven to do all those things?

Kid-Made Christmas – 10 Ornaments and Decorations

I have very few ornaments on my Christmas tree that came from a store. Most of them were made by my kids, and while my tree may not be displayed on the front of a magazine for its beauty, it’s filled with special memories that I will always cherish.

50 Fun Snow Day Activities

I feel like we skipped autumn completely in my neck of the woods. Last week it was 84 degrees, today it’s 44 and we are expecting snow flurries in a few days. All too soon, the white stuff will cover our lawns. There’s nothing quite so satisfying to a child’s heart as waking up to see the snow flying and hearing that school has been canceled! However, kids do get restless after a few hours of boredom so here are 50 fun ideas to keep them entertained.

10 Backyard Games for Parties or Family Fun

These backyard games are great for birthday parties, sleepovers, get-togethers, or just plain ole family fun! I’ve pulled together ten simple yet super fun games to make your house the best place to hang on the block!

The Benefits of Performing Arts

My two sons have always preferred the theater to the ballfield. They aspire to careers in acting, filmmaking, and directing, and while I will admit that not being into sports has, at times, caused them to be left out among their peers, I see the many benefits of theatre bearing fruit in their lives.

Doing Stuff with Your Kids (Not Giving Them Stuff) Will Make Them Happier

I asked my children to rattle off to me their happiest memories. Among their answers were family trips to amusement parks and attractions, lying under the stars and watching for meteors, outdoor movies, swimming at a waterpark, and seeing the ocean for the first time. They didn’t mention one single toy, which is exactly what I was hoping for as I was wanting to prove the point to my 8 year old son that it is experiences, not things, that bring us the most joy.

7 Cheap Ways to Make Epic Summer Memories

Many families are fortunate to be able to take their children to Disney every year or spend a week building sand castles by the sea, but there are also many families for whom such extravagant vacations are out of reach. When I was a kid, we never took a family vacation. My parents simply couldn’t afford it, yet my summers were my happiest times because I was free to play.

11 Summer Reads for Harry Potter Lovers

Summer is nearly here, and so it’s time to start thinking about summer reading for your kids. If you have a child who loved the Harry Potter series or likes fantasy reads, here are some great book series to consider.
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