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Lots of time to write while waiting for someone to get out of a studio…
Quick musings about some of the challenges, rewards and observations that can come up along the way when supporting tween, teen and young adult creative artists.
Why Risking Failure is Necessary for Young Creative Artists
Even though your teen or tween may try to avoid it, risking failure is necessary for young creative artists to succeed in their art. It is an inevitable part of learning new skills, pushing boundaries and taking risks, which are all parts of a creative journey. ...
7 Things All Young Creative Artists Need To Learn
It can be tough being a young creative artist. They may find they are fighting against a negative voice in their head that they are not good enough or an imposter (https://parentingtalent.com/5-ways-for-creative-artists-to-stop-automatic-negative-thoughts/). To quell...
7 Ways Creative Artists Can Combat Perfectionism
Perfectionism can have a significant impact on creative artists and their productivity. Though a little perfectionism can be helpful when it drives realistic high-standards, too much can stifel progress and choke off creative expression. This is something creative...
5 Things Not to Say When Your Teen is Facing Disappointment
As a parent, knowing what to not to say when your teen is facing disappointment can be challenging. Especially when we can see that there were different choices that could have been made that may have avoided or lessened the outcome. When your teen is deeply invested...
5 Ways for Creative Artists to Stop Automatic Negative Thoughts
Creative artists skill development can be derailed by self-doubt caused by Automatic Negative Thoughts or ANTS. ANTS - a concept originally developed by Dr. Aaron Beck who called them Negative Automatic Thoughts, are the negative interpretations we have of what we are...
