We are constantly reminded of how different people are from one another. In fact, we are reminded of this on a daily basis when we interact with strangers, co-workers, friends and family members. We all have our own personalities, habits, characteristics, idiosyncrasies, likes and dislikes, strengths and weakness. Yet educational institutes (not all, but many) […]
There is growing evidence we are experiencing a “creativity crisis.” On the one hand, most people agree that creativity is essential for the future success of the human race. On the other hand, we know children’s creativity scores have been declining since 1990. The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking have been measuring childhood creativity for […]
Well, for starters some of us are parents, grandparents, artists, marketers, creative enthusiasts, innovators, teachers, STEAM supporters, working moms, foodies, pet lovers, product developers…
We all know her. She is the “it girl” in a sea of sameness. There isn’t a conversation on the playground that doesn’t include the phrases, “you’ll never believe what Rebecca did at our house,” and “the twins just love her and they’ve never loved anyone before.” And then there’s the ubiquitous, “I was at […]
Creativity is cool. Simply put. It’s a special human trait that allows us to create, problem solve and discover. It’s something that we all possess and use differently. It exists deep within us. We have the option to uncover it, as though it were a natural resource buried inside our bodies. Some of us use […]