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    Establish a Culture of Excitement at the Start of School

    by Dads for Creativity August 28, 2016
    by Dads for Creativity August 28, 2016

    This year, establish a culture of excitement about the start of school. So much of our culture is focused around lamenting school. Television advertisements celebrate the liberation of parents based…

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    School’s Out: What has your kid learned this year?

    by Dads for Creativity June 25, 2016
    by Dads for Creativity June 25, 2016

    There is an Aboriginal tribe in Western Australia – they don’t celebrate birthdays chronologically – but only celebrate if a person has truly learned something. What if you didn’t celebrate…

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    3 Question Interview: Do you have a child who is Talented and Gifted?

    by Matthew Worwood June 19, 2016
    by Matthew Worwood June 19, 2016

    A couple of years ago I become a member of the Connecticut Association of Gifted and Talented, I was particularly interested in this group of educators/parents because there was a…

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    Creativity Chitchat: Recognizing a child’s ability to INVENT

    by Matthew Worwood February 12, 2016
    by Matthew Worwood February 12, 2016

    “I also am driven by the notion that our intelligence is not measured by our knowledge, but rather in our ability to take knowledge and invent something new.” – Joy…

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    Noticing the forget-me-not moments of everyday creativity

    by Matthew Worwood February 8, 2015
    by Matthew Worwood February 8, 2015

    I keep noticing these forget-me-not moments of everyday creativity when engaging in play with my boys, the types of things that I never really thought about until I began writing…

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    We must make more of the ‘Micro Bursts’ of Creative Thinking

    by Matthew Worwood January 12, 2015
    by Matthew Worwood January 12, 2015

    I first heard about the concept of ‘Micro Moments’ from Susan Keller-Mathers, at the International Center for Studies in Creativity, she was referring to the brief moments of creativity that…

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    Creativity and Fantasy

    by Dads for Creativity December 7, 2014
    by Dads for Creativity December 7, 2014

    “Dear Mr. Fantasy…. ….play us a tune Something to make us all happy Do anything take us out of this gloom…”    -Traffic.   We’re all creatures of habit. And…

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    Creativity ≠ Getting A’s on Every Assignment

    by Dads for Creativity September 15, 2014
    by Dads for Creativity September 15, 2014

    Miles Davis is one of my favorite musicians. He once went to an LA Lakers game. Miles didn’t exactly see the game the way most fans do. He heard the…

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    Nurturing Creativity at Home: What do you brag about as a parent?

    by Matthew Worwood July 25, 2014
    by Matthew Worwood July 25, 2014

    It’s the greatest thing to be a parent. The love that we have for our child is overwhelming and impossible to put into words. We are proud of ‘nearly’ everything…

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  • Valuing PerseveranceJuly 21, 2023
    A Reflection on Extracurricular Activities This article reflects on a new value I have for my eldest’s sons perseverance as he made Blackbelt in World Championship Taekwondo. It considers commitment…
  • Educational Success with Learning DifferencesOctober 15, 2022
    I recently had the opportunity to interview Victoria Waller about her new book, YES! Your Child Can. My discussions with her brought back memories of my mother and her interventions.
  • The Great Outdoors: Connecting Childhood Creativity with NatureJuly 19, 2022
    The great outdoors served as humanity’s first classroom. That’s why connecting childhood creativity with nature is a great starting point for any parent wanting to promote creativity at home. Consider…
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