EPISODE · Aug 16, 2022 · 10 MIN
Bonus: 7 ways to encourage our kids’ imaginations and storytelling
from Embracing the Fiction Author Journey · host Erin P.T. Canning
Where story ideas come from is something I talk a lot about here on Conversations with Parents who Write.And that’s because I firmly believe in the importance of cultivating our imagination. The same goes for our kids. Having a strong imagination not only helps keep our kids entertained without electronic devices, but also improves our ability later in life to seek creative solutions to problems and further develop our communication skills.In this flash episode of CPW, I’m going to share 7 easy ways you can encourage your kids’ imaginations and storytelling. Plus, I’ll share examples of how I implemented these methods with my own kids, their reactions, and the results I never anticipated.If you want a visual list of these 7 methods, read the detailed blog post here:https://lifebeyondparenting.com/kids-imaginationsSend us Fan MailREADY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING FURTHER? Join our Patreon community and access our vibrant Discord writing group to get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor
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Where story ideas come from is something I talk a lot about here on Conversations with Parents who Write. And that’s because I firmly believe in the importance of cultivating our imagination. The same goes for our kids. Having a strong imagination not only helps keep our kids entertained without electronic devices, but also improves our ability later in life to seek creative solutions to problems and further develop our communication skills. In this flash episode of CPW, I’m going to share ...
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