Creativity & Life Skills

Lullabies aren't just for babies; children of all ages can benefit from soothing music.

Learning can be messy—but it’s also great fun!

Have a howl encouraging motor skills, such as cutting, coloring and crawling around on all fours.

At this age toddlers are more interested in experimenting with paint than creating "artwork."

Pretend play changes throughout childhood. Here's what to expect and how to foster it.

More creativity means better writing, thinking and problem solving. Here's how to get those juices flowing.

Start a music collection to expose kids early to different styles.

Dancing gives children an appreciation of music, and builds strength and coordination. Plus, it's so much fun!

Your child's own toys can be a handy tool for helping him control his toddler tantrums.

Acting out stories lets little imaginations soar.

Strike a chord - and pick some strings - with this inspiring musical craft.

This printable activity asks children to consider others' needs and propose solutions to everyday problems.

Make Letter Boxes to help practice recognizing the sounds for each letter.

Stretch your imagination out in the fresh air.

What you need to know about your child's creative capacity.

For young children, it's not necessary to teach technique. Painting at this stage is about unleashing your child's imagination.

Kids can design and build a birdhouse using a cardboard or plastic milk carton.

Set fledgling musicians in motion with these tips about when to start doing what.

Foster an early appreciation for the arts with these six tips on introducing your child to live performances.

How playing sports gives kids a leg up for a lifetime.

This easy homemade bird feeder will make your house the favorite among the feathered set.

Introduce your budding art historian to Impressionism using books, the Internet and museums as tools.

Let music guide your child through time and give feelings to history.