One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of being a parent is watching our children learn to express themselves. It’s our job to help them express their individuality in the most healthy and constructive ways. One indispensable way of doing so is through art and craft. It’s an excellent family bonding activity that is fun and enhances creativity.
Benefits of craftwork with children
1. Building confidence
Art and craft can help children hone their communication skills and improve their self-esteem and confidence by imbuing them with a sense of ownership. Some evidence suggests that encouraging children to use their imagination and carry out tasks creatively make them more assertive and outspoken as adults.1
2. Improving resilience and tenacity
Art and craft are fun and rewarding, but it’s also hard work. When the project is completed, they’ll learn a valuable lesson — great achievements come to those who persevere.2
3. Neurological development
One crucial process in your child’s neurological developments is “synaptogenesis”, which is the process whereby neurons in the brain form synapses, or connects, with each other. Research shows that creative endeavors in the first three years of childhood can accelerate synaptic connections.1
Doing art and craft with your kids can be messy and tiring, but the rewards are well worth it. It’s not just beneficial for your kids — art can be therapeutic for adults too. So get those scrapbooks out next weekend, and get crafty!
Sources
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z8k487h. Viewed on 02 Sep 2018.
- https://momrewritten.com/ways-to-encourage-creativity-in-kids/. Viewed on 02 Sep 2018.
© Cigna Healthcare 2023
Information provided in this article is intended for health and fitness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease (see Terms & Conditions for details). Any health-related information found in this article is available only for your interest and should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician, especially before self-diagnosing any ailment or embarking on any new lifestyle or exercise regime. Any information contained in this article may not be suitable, accurate, complete or reliable. Cigna Healthcare accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of information contained on external websites or resources, or for the security and safety of using them. "Cigna Healthcare" and the "Tree of Life" logo are registered trademarks of Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. in the United States and elsewhere, licensed for use. All products and services are provided by or through operating subsidiaries, and not by The Cigna Group.
