Article: "I Can't! I Won't! I Don't!"
What do you do with the creativity killers that may be lurking in your house?
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Article: Acting & Storytelling
Family-friendly tips for acting out amazing stories
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Article: Adolescent Artists: Searching for Self
An overview of adolescent development in the arts, focusing on 13-17 year-olds.
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Article: Build a Story
Using the building blocks of storytelling with your kids
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Article: Busted: The Myth of the Starving Artist
Your child wants to pursue the arts? Don't worry. A new study shows the success and happiness of arts alumni
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Article: Child's Play or Real Ambition?
How to connect your child with the performing arts
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Article: Finding Science in the Arts
Four arts-related science fair projects for your child to consider
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Article: Five Arty Activities for the Car and Grocery
Creative ways to keep things interesting
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Article: For the Love of Comedy
Kids love to joke around, but if your kid is especially hilarious, a career in comedy could be in her future. These four tips will make sure she gets plenty of laughs along the way
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Article: Giving Feedback: Food for Thought for Parents
How can parents talk with and engage with their kids about their creative work? Here are seven suggestions to get you started
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Article: Good Moves for Young Dancers
Expert tips for preventing—and treating—injuries in young dancers
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Article: Help! My Child Wants to Be an Artist
Why you shouldn't worry when your child wants to be a professional artist
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Article: Home, Creative Home
Inspire your child to be more engaged in the arts by turning sections of your home into creative spaces
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Article: How Arts Education Develops Lifelong Learners: Grades 3 to 5
How parents can support their third to fifth graders and the arts at home
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Article: How the Arts Teach Life Skills: Grades 6 to 8
How parents can support their sixth to eighth graders and the arts at home
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Article: How the Arts Teach the Tools for Success: High School
Learn ways that parents can support their high school child and the arts at home
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Article: Industrious Collaborators
An overview of child development in the arts, focusing on 7–9 year-olds. Working with others and building new skills are the emphases for this age group.
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Article: Intrepid Explorers and Playful Creators
An overview of child development in the arts, focusing on 4–6 year-olds. Play and exploration are the emphases for this age group.
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Article: It’s Never Too Early to Enjoy the Arts: Pre-K to Second Grade
Is your child interested in the arts? Here's how parents can support their young kids' interests at home
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Article: Keeping Up With the Addamses
Halloween decorating secrets from theater designers
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Article: Kids' Classical Countdown
A classical music 101 for families and young listeners
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Article: Make Music Matter in Your Home
Looking to sign your child up for music classes? These seven tips will make sure she starts off her musical career on the right note
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Article: Make Time: The Art and Science of Practice
Scientific studies prove the value of practicing music. Here are suggestions of how to make practice time more pleasurable
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Article: Making a Spooky Radio Play
Children can learn about storytelling by writing and performing their own radio play
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Series: My Child, the Arts, and Home
These resources from the Center for Arts Education will help you learn ways to encourage your child to make, learn about, and be inspired by the arts in your home
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