When the weather’s bad and there’s no prospect of a trip to the park, we might well reach for crayons, pencils and paper as a way to keep our children entertained. But drawing is much more than a fun ...

A child picks up a crayon and begins to sketch a scene from a story, not knowing that this simple act is strengthening the neural pathways responsible for memory. New research shows that children who ...

Drawing may look like a simple childhood pastime, but research suggests it is doing far more than filling blank pages. It engages perception, memory, motor control and even early social understanding, ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — If you have younger children at home, there’s a good chance you have some of their artwork posted on your refrigerator. Today is National Drawing Day. It’s designed to ...

Children feel emotions deeply, but often don't yet have the words to express what they are going through. In the early years, children tend to express themselves through actions, play, and creative ...