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 technology use can cause social and behavioral problems in children because it minimizes the amount of time kids spend interacting with others.

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 technology use can cause social and behavioral problems in children because it minimizes the amount of time kids spend interacting with others.

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Junior Oliveira

Updated: Jul 10, 2019

In general lines, creativity is the ability to produce or create things that are unique and often have a practical or artistic value, and also it is a way to look for new solutions in order to solve problems. However, there are lots of discussions about Technology and creativity. Nowadays, children are somewhat "encouraged" to use digital devices, access the internet and play with smart toys from a young age. So is Technology Stifling Children's Creativity?

We know that technology is an essential part of our society , and we all have so many possibilities to use it in a positive way, but it is more important t o bear in mind how incredible is the attitude of jumping into the world we want to join and then make our own things using our own hands and our imagination . A study conducted by PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Science), presented some pieces of evidence that technology is killing creativity, for example, humans who always have their digital devices lack imaginative activities that help to promote creativity.

Ok, ok, then what we can do in order to raise a creative child in a world surrounded by technology? According to psychologist Alle Andrei , the answer is time management (use the principles of screen time for each age); even children who know how to tell time don't necessarily know how to measure time, so, help them out by setting a timer during a block of time when they're allowed to be using their digital devices and internet. Then, push them to be creative , we know that children are naturally creative, but we also know that due to several factors, creativity can be unlearned, and because of lack of stimulation, creativity can also be undeveloped. For this reason, we have to encourage our children to use their imagination to create things.

In the Article " Raising Smart Kids ", the author states that "apart from the practical benefits of being creative, coming up with something new in itself is a source of pleasure. Many artists actually create art not for money, but to express themselves and give purpose to their lives. To many, it can be an important aspect of a happy, fulfilled life." It is really inspiring!

I've got some tips to help you nurture the confidence and skills from which creativity will flow. It is, therefore, time for us to roll up our sleeves and get down to work with our kids! I found thousands of tips, but I decided to include the 10 most common and essential present in the relevant articles available on the web. You can see all the sources at the end of this post. Let's our imagination fly!

10. Applaud outside-of-the-box thinking. And appreciate the unique minds of children who might have learning differences. Children should feel as though there are a wide range of possibilities and not just one single answer for every problem.

Finally, take the time for your own creativity, according to Child educational psychologist (Ph.D) Charlotte Reznick , since kids learn from watching their parents, be creative, too, join your child when they're drawing or building or coloring. This provided a great opportunity for the family to bond, and everyone had a fun time.

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In general lines, creativity is the ability to produce or create things that are unique and often have a practical or artistic value, and also it is a way to look for new solutions in order to solve problems. However, there are lots of discussions about Technology and creativity. Nowadays, children are somewhat "encouraged" to use digital devices, access the internet and play with smart toys from a young age. So is Technology Stifling Children's Creativity?

We know that technology is an essential part of our society , and we all have so many possibilities to use it in a positive way, but it is more important t o bear in mind how incredible is the attitude of jumping into the world we want to join and then make our own things using our own hands and our imagination . A study conducted by PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Science), presented some pieces of evidence that technology is killing creativity, for example, humans who always have their digital devices lack imaginative activities that help to promote creativity.

Ok, ok, then what we can do in order to raise a creative child in a world surrounded by technology? According to psychologist Alle Andrei , the answer is time management (use the principles of screen time for each age); even children who know how to tell time don't necessarily know how to measure time, so, help them out by setting a timer during a block of time when they're allowed to be using their digital devices and internet. Then, push them to be creative , we know that children are naturally creative, but we also know that due to several factors, creativity can be unlearned, and because of lack of stimulation, creativity can also be undeveloped. For this reason, we have to encourage our children to use their imagination to create things.

In the Article " Raising Smart Kids ", the author states that "apart from the practical benefits of being creative, coming up with something new in itself is a source of pleasure. Many artists actually create art not for money, but to express themselves and give purpose to their lives. To many, it can be an important aspect of a happy, fulfilled life." It is really inspiring!

I've got some tips to help you nurture the confidence and skills from which creativity will flow. It is, therefore, time for us to roll up our sleeves and get down to work with our kids! I found thousands of tips, but I decided to include the 10 most common and essential present in the relevant articles available on the web. You can see all the sources at the end of this post. Let's our imagination fly!

10. Applaud outside-of-the-box thinking. And appreciate the unique minds of children who might have learning differences. Children should feel as though there are a wide range of possibilities and not just one single answer for every problem.

Finally, take the time for your own creativity, according to Child educational psychologist (Ph.D) Charlotte Reznick , since kids learn from watching their parents, be creative, too, join your child when they're drawing or building or coloring. This provided a great opportunity for the family to bond, and everyone had a fun time.

I hope you found this post useful and informative. Please don't forget to like, share and subscribe to our mailing list! Click here to see other other posts.

Picture: <a href="http://www.freepik.com">Designed by photoroyalty / Freepik</a>

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Is TECHNOLOGY killing CHILDREN'S CREATIVITY? 10 tips to raise a creative child in a digital age.

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In general lines, creativity is the ability to produce or create things that are unique and often have a practical or artistic value, and also it is a way to look for new solutions in order to solve problems. However, there are lots of discussions about Technology and creativity.

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Social media is hurting the youth's communication skills. 

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Social media is hurting the youth's communication skills. 

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Is social media hurting our youths communication skills?

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Technology Use Can Create Structural Changes in the Brain. Pings, alerts, rings, and notifications can shift our focus in a way that can lead to long-lasting difficulties with paying attention. Difficulties paying attention can lead to poorer performance on academic, personal, and professional tasks.

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Technology Use Can Create Structural Changes in the Brain. Pings, alerts, rings, and notifications can shift our focus in a way that can lead to long-lasting difficulties with paying attention. Difficulties paying attention can lead to poorer performance on academic, personal, and professional tasks.

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Technology can physically affect a child’s growth.  The more time a child spends with technology the less time they are spending on physical exercise.  To properly grow and develop children need exercise.

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Obesity rates are growing among the youth because of technology. 

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