tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post6162439084188837136..comments2024-03-28T03:02:16.508-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: 5 Ways Mama-Writers Can Foster Creativity in KidsJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-73117536471079014042022-02-24T01:26:10.907-05:002022-02-24T01:26:10.907-05:00Your blog is very nice thank you for this wonderfu...Your blog is very nice thank you for this wonderful information I like very much for this article. <br /><br /><a href="http://cse.google.be/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsportstoto365.com%2F" title="스포츠토토" rel="nofollow">스포츠토토</a><br /><a href="http://cse.google.be/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbacarasite.com%2F" title="바카라사이트" rel="nofollow">바카라사이트</a><br /><a href="http://cse.google.be/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpowerballsite.com%2F" title="파워볼" rel="nofollow">파워볼</a><br /><a href="http://cse.google.be/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcasinosite.link%2F" title="바카라" rel="nofollow">바카라</a>cse.google.behttps://linustechtips.com/profile/821241-baccaratsitewin/?tab=field_core_pfield_46noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33365311902124686622010-08-29T09:01:42.792-04:002010-08-29T09:01:42.792-04:00Awesome post! Creativity IS important. Looking bac...Awesome post! Creativity IS important. Looking back on my life, I came to realize the importance of creative expression. It's a cornerstone of happiness. What a wonderful gift to give your children.<br /><br />And HEAR HEAR for free time to be bored! Seems like kids are way too busy these days.Heather at My Coupon Coophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429799440079596667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4270701047722093572010-08-25T15:01:03.075-04:002010-08-25T15:01:03.075-04:00I'm a huge fan of this post Jody! :) I love i...I'm a huge fan of this post Jody! :) I love inspiring kids to be creative and am usually pulling out crafts for my boys. If only they'd clean up without so much struggle. lol<br /><br />We have our boys keep a journal (for a year now) that they use to write about what happened during their week. Art supplies always are easy to find. We have plenty of costumes and creative toys too. <br /><br />What other ways can parents foster creativity in their children? Play along! If they want to be Batman or princess for the day, go with it. <br /><br />Do you find that when your children are creatively occupied that frees you up for more work time? Unless they need help with a project, yes!CMOM Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595915747223847421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-38725181818998992502010-08-24T20:21:29.523-04:002010-08-24T20:21:29.523-04:00Wonderful, wonderful advice! It is key, I think, t...Wonderful, wonderful advice! It is key, I think, to have an environment that fosters creativity. Children need time and the tools to be able to express themselves creatively. I think this helps them as they grow into adulthood, causing them to think independently and outside the box as necessary.<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-72730123577199566252010-08-24T18:53:52.890-04:002010-08-24T18:53:52.890-04:00Hi Jody! I'm also amazed by that comment at t...Hi Jody! I'm also amazed by that comment at the grocery store (I have four children). As if I felt that my grocery shopping wasn't exciting enough that I had to invite other children to accompany me!<br /><br />Great ideas on promoting creativity. My dh is great at asking wonderful questions at the dinner table such as "if you had one day to live, what movie would you watch?" or "if money wasn't an object, where would you take the family on vacation?" It promotes such great conversations around our dinner table.Technoprairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989970094606772318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-8294665129441119182010-08-24T17:34:54.856-04:002010-08-24T17:34:54.856-04:00This works for grammas, too.
We have a Yamaha ful...This works for grammas, too.<br /><br />We have a Yamaha full-size keyboard, and Gracee can turn that baby up as loud as she wants and experiment with all the sounds (as long as Papa's not home.) She dances and writes songs.<br /><br />I also wrote about her in one of my last posts on ideas--how I jabbered on and on to take her mind off things all screens in cars, and we ended up dreaming up stories about fire hydrants.<br /><br />I'm a lot more lenient now about messes that I used to be. :)<br /><br />When my own kids were young, they were required to put on an impromptu play on Christmas Eve. What fun it was to hear them preparing.<br /><br />Great stuff, Jody!Sandra Heska Kinghttp://sandraheskaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52436778571505893962010-08-24T12:50:04.193-04:002010-08-24T12:50:04.193-04:00Ready to head out here in a minute for 2-3 hours o...Ready to head out here in a minute for 2-3 hours of errands with 5 kiddos (3 of my own and 2 I kidnapped. okay so maybe I'm babysitting them for the day.). I don't think I'm going to survive.Marla Tavianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485117754789717519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31235137189416861522010-08-24T10:37:18.171-04:002010-08-24T10:37:18.171-04:00This is a great list!This is a great list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512158365021041194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-59836404142381725632010-08-23T23:13:40.896-04:002010-08-23T23:13:40.896-04:00I TOTALLY need to do this more. I have such issues...I TOTALLY need to do this more. I have such issues with, 'Mom, I'm bored, there's nothing to do' ... and it makes me want to pull out my hair sometimes!! And I confess... I rely on "screen" time way more than I should. *sigh* I WILL improve on this, I WILL!<br /><br />And I get the *gasp* 4 kids?? thing now too! Many times it's because people don't think I look old enough to have 4 kids (I'm 29... it is shocking to people these days to be so young and not be just starting a family!)Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-55993538791864111152010-08-23T21:27:16.665-04:002010-08-23T21:27:16.665-04:00Hi Jody -
You may not think you're not Superm...Hi Jody -<br /><br />You may not think you're not Supermom, but you are to your children. :)<br /><br />Great ideas! While I didn't raise any children, I did grow up in a creative environment. I inhaled books, dolls, crocheting, crafting, coloring, and making up stories. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-15029206361857201502010-08-23T20:36:14.984-04:002010-08-23T20:36:14.984-04:00Sasha Vilchynskaya asked: Sometimes I think the pr...Sasha Vilchynskaya asked: Sometimes I think the problem she's the only one, so she has no company of other kids at home. I wonder how your five kids feel about each other<br /><br />My answer: Sasha, I think you're on to something. My five really do find inspiration from each other, especially my younger ones watching their older siblings. When my 11 year olds made their "Hotel" for their "pets," my 4 year old played with them and had an absolute blast! So they really do find creativity from each other. But my 4 year old has also learned to play by herself creatively. And she's reaching the point where she can do that for longer and longer stretches of time, which really helps!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-72409256781461722302010-08-23T19:44:25.959-04:002010-08-23T19:44:25.959-04:00I agree with you on every single point! As a homes...I agree with you on every single point! As a homeschooling mama to four, all of errand running/activities are limited to Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Weekends are for family time, relaxing together, creating together. Each day after school and lunch, we have quiet time. I work/blog/balance check book, etc. and they read, draw, write, create. I love having these long stretches of time for them to just be and relax into themselves, feeling free to create or pursue creative play.amandahttp://thehabitofbeing.com/journalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87466033273770005242010-08-23T18:53:21.876-04:002010-08-23T18:53:21.876-04:00You've made amazing points. All of them so tru...You've made amazing points. All of them so true and perfectly put. Some days you have it, some days you don't but every day you try and live by the rules you know have worked in the past.<br /><br />I think it's amazing you are able to do all you can, however as a person who doesn't have several children but a busy life of her own I understand not always having the answers on how you do what you do in a day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-23656735251915445432010-08-23T18:42:31.170-04:002010-08-23T18:42:31.170-04:00Great post! I'm teaching at a writers conferen...Great post! I'm teaching at a writers conference with cool writer Michelle Rayburn, who shared at lunch that a writerly type is sprouting in her family.<br />Isn't that COOL?????pattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-20797737091142029492010-08-23T18:20:28.493-04:002010-08-23T18:20:28.493-04:00Great post on fostering creativity in children. I ...Great post on fostering creativity in children. I think it's marvellous how you bring up your children -- AND write!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52266371876144709082010-08-23T17:48:41.062-04:002010-08-23T17:48:41.062-04:00Nice post. I think giving our kids the tools to be...Nice post. I think giving our kids the tools to be creative and use their imagination is one of the best things we can do. I remember so many fun things I did as a kid that were just spur of the moment made up games that kept us occupied for hours. We keep busy with pens and paper and markers and such for awhile around here. One thing my youngest (and sometimes my older daughter, too) likes to do is pretend to do. She has food and silverware and plates and such, but sometimes when it's warm out, I'll put a big bucket of water for them to pretend is food and they'll stir and create and cook and serve. It gets them out of the house and they get to play in water without making a mess.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58939104909765219782010-08-23T17:11:49.617-04:002010-08-23T17:11:49.617-04:00Actually, I think that you are supermom. Encourag...Actually, I think that you are supermom. Encouraging, creative, and steady on the path!Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-39403299450608501892010-08-23T17:06:35.790-04:002010-08-23T17:06:35.790-04:00Great post! People thought I was nuts, but I didn&...Great post! People thought I was nuts, but I didn't let The Kiddo have coloring books. I just gave her plenty of blank copy paper, and she scribbled on those -- I was actually disappointed the day she came home from kindergarten with perfectly colored within-the-lines coloring sheets. <br /><br />We battle Disney with the rest of the world, but I do try to limit screen time.Cynthia Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128418037470085123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-74365675159643151882010-08-23T16:00:07.452-04:002010-08-23T16:00:07.452-04:00Love this! I'm always looking for ways to enga...Love this! I'm always looking for ways to engage my kids AND balance writing time. IT IS A CHALLENGE! These are great tips, Jody!Beth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-47417703828101463812010-08-23T15:28:38.140-04:002010-08-23T15:28:38.140-04:00Wow, Jody! You're a supermom and superwoman. Y...Wow, Jody! You're a supermom and superwoman. You amaze me.<br />I have only one kid. She's sweet, loving, caring girl, but she demands attention all the time. I mean she can certainly entertain herself, but after some time she becomes bored and comes to me, or she turns on TV. She's 7 by the way.<br /> Sometimes I think the problem she's the only one, so she has no company of other kids at home. I wonder how your five kids feel about each other.<br /><br />And another question is extra activities (not home activities). I'm taking mine to music, art, ballet, tennis. Lots of driving around.<br />I'm still a SAHM and school time is my writing time (mostly). But now I'm looking for a day job, and I cannot help thinking that the only time I'll have for writing will be a night time.Sasha Vilchynskayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684639389732892665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-1046084651036019702010-08-23T15:23:58.099-04:002010-08-23T15:23:58.099-04:00Cutting down on TV time is so hard. I limit my son...Cutting down on TV time is so hard. I limit my son to a half hour in the morning and a half hour in the afternoon. Some days I go over that limit, though, when I have a lot on my to-do list. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-48303903156440290132010-08-23T13:10:21.030-04:002010-08-23T13:10:21.030-04:00Hi Jody,
Though I've only raised 3 kids, not ...Hi Jody,<br /><br />Though I've only raised 3 kids, not 5, I can attest to your methods. I agree that screen time drains kids of imagination. I think we have an entire nation of kids addicted to entertainment. <br /><br />Also, my kids were only allowed to be involved in one sports/activity at a time. I SO agree with their need for down time.<br /><br />2 things I always encouraged my kids (and now my grandkids) to do: (1) play outside and (2) read, read, read! <br /><br />Blessings to you!Julie Gillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-62298470287096274772010-08-23T12:55:11.306-04:002010-08-23T12:55:11.306-04:00Hey Erin,
I WISH it meant they were having troubl...Hey Erin,<br /><br />I WISH it meant they were having trouble keeping up with pre-orders. Wouldn't that be totally awesome? :-)<br /><br />But apparently "backorder" is kind of a generic term that companies use for anything that's not immediately available. It really means that the company will ship the book as speedily as possible when they receive the book from the publisher. And my publisher is going to be shipping out my book to distributors, etc. in early Sept.<br /><br />Thanks for your encouragement and excitement! It means a lot!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-28688015874426877472010-08-23T12:22:30.151-04:002010-08-23T12:22:30.151-04:00Downtime is essential. So much of life involves wa...Downtime is essential. So much of life involves waiting, empty hours, and the like. It is so important for kids to learn ways to entertain themselves.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-89571583280870667062010-08-23T12:11:05.722-04:002010-08-23T12:11:05.722-04:00This is great! AS the new school year fast approac...This is great! AS the new school year fast approaches I plan on fostering my children's creativity any way I can. Excellent post!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.com