My daughter loves to color, paint and draw as most children do! She has an art table that she can use any time. It's a great place for her to be creative and express her emotions. Art is an outlet for children, especially those going through something difficult in their lives. Often younger children have a difficulty expressing their emotions but they can through art.
If you ever find yourself struggling to get your child to talk about something that you can tell is upsetting to him/her. Give them an area to draw, color, or paint. Then say to them, "Draw a picture of some things you are thinking about?" or "What is making you sad, mad, etc?" or "How did you feel when x happened? - "Can you draw a picture of what you felt?"
You will be amazed at the things they draw. It will allow for more dialogue between you both. Remember, it's always great to visit with a therapist if you ever have concerns with your child. It can always be beneficial to get another perspective. Early intervention does make a difference.
Dr. Nina
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