The Artful Parent Interviews SouleMama
For you, dear readers (and, I have to say, for myself, too), I interviewed Amanda Blake Soule, author of the soon-to-come-out book, The Creative Family:
Art Books for Toddlers :: The Mini-Masters Board Books
I bought this Mini Masters board book set for Maia about a year ago. They are the perfect art books for toddlers and young children!
Susan Striker on the Developmental Stages of Children’s Drawing
I interviewed art education expert Susan Striker to answer some of the questions we all have about the scribbling and drawing that our young children
Susan Striker’s 10 Cardinal Rules for Teaching Creative Art
Reprinted with permission from her book, Young at Art: Teaching Toddlers Self-Expression, Problem-Solving Skills, and an Appreciation for Art. 1. Let go of your own
When Will My Child Begin to Draw Realistic Images?
I'm wondering when Maia will begin to draw realistic figures. I feel like the mother of a baby waiting for her child to crawl or
How to Make a Trip to the Art Museum FUN for Your Child
Can we make visits to the art museum fun for young children? I think so. I take Maia to the North Carolina Museum of Art
9 Beautiful Picture Books for Children
You can share beautiful art with your children every day by reading picture books. I love books. And having a toddler means that I can
5 Ways to Include Art in Your Kids Space
I saw this article, about a 3-year-old girl who has an expensive art collection in her playroom, is from a 2006 New York Times article
The Beginning of The Artful Parent
Hello no one and everyone. My name is Jean Van’t Hul and I am mom to a 2 1/2 year old girl, Maia. It’s the
How to Start a Childrens Art Group
I often receive questions about starting a childrens art group since I’ve organized and run a few over the years. I’ve written this post to be
