Erica Curtis

Trying on roles and characteristics is an important part of #identity development, at all ages...even #wings and #dragon tails! Trace your child's body with #sidewalkchalk and let them #experiment with different ways of being. #innovativeparenting #parenting #arttherapy #art #childdevelopment #happykids #connectedkids #successfulkids #art #summerboredom #counseling #creative @ohiounivpress @uclartsandhealing

Was presented eith this #paintedrock by my son when I got home from work yesterday. He had had a rough day. #copingskills #copingstrategies #copingtools #happykids #connectedkids #innovativeparenting #parenting #creative #art #naturelovers #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawareness #arttherapy @uclartsandhealing @ohiounivpress

Giving myself a mental break in between #zoom calls. Allowing my eyes to trace around the #contour of the #tree to clear my #mind and #relax the body. Try it. Pick any object. Focus on the edge. Begin following the edge of the object all the way around with your eyes. Continue following the lines that make up the details. Notice what happens to your thoughts, feelings, or body. #contouring #contour #mentalhealth #stressrelief #stressmanagement #relaxing #relaxation #mindfulness #art #drawing #innovative #parenting #creative #ArtsCA #connected #artsandhealing @uclartsandhealing

Taking a break to look up from my computer. This is what is see. Deep exhale. Need to clear your mind? Find something #calming or #interesting to look at in your surroundings: any #color, shape, or object. Spend time simply gazing at it. Getting #curious about it. Check back in with how you feel now. #arttherapy #creative #grounding #deepbreath #mindfulness #mindfulmoments #art... #ArtsCA #socialemotionallearning #selfcare See more

Stuck at home with bickering kids? The award-winning authors of "The Innovative Parent: Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through Art" are back with a quick tip to calm conflict and reconnect kids creatively.