Creativity is not an inborn talent, it is an attribute that can be grown and developed, like a muscle.
Sure, it’s true that some people are born with spectacular abilities — what else can you say about the likes of Picasso, Michelangelo, Jimi Hendrix, or Timothee Chalamet?
But that doesn’t mean that everyone can’t be creative. Creativity simply means the ability to create, to think out of the box, and to allow the mind to wander to places not often explored.
Nor is it solely about producing a work of art. Creativity is required for scientific inquiry, math, finding solutions to everyday problems, and even social and emotional intelligence. Creative people are, therefore, better equipped to take advantage of the many opportunities they will be faced with in life.
Besides, creativity is an essential component of health and happiness overall. That makes it a core skill to develop in children.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to send your kids to “creativity class” or force them into an activity they don’t like. Children are naturally creative, so a large part of what you have to do to help them develop that attribute is just let it grow.
This post is going to give a few tips on how you can help grow creativity in your kids at home
