The Power of Creativity for Parents and Kids (with Julie Bevan, Dot Kids)

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In this episode I'm joined by Julie Bevan founder of DotKids where we explore creativity.

Creativity often feels like something we leave behind in childhood.

Somewhere between school expectations, work, parenting and the pressure to be productive, many of us stop creating altogether. But creativity isn’t just about producing a perfect picture or being “good at art”. It’s about expression, regulation, confidence and wellbeing.

In this episode, I’m joined by Julie Bevan from Dot Kids, an organisation using creativity to support children’s confidence, emotional expression and wellbeing.

We talk about why creativity matters for both children and parents, how schools sometimes shift the focus from exploration to perfection, and why many adults lose their connection to creativity as they grow older.

We also explore how simple creative activities — even doodling or making marks on paper — can support mental health, self-regulation and family connection.

If you’ve ever thought “I’m not creative” or feel like you lost that part of yourself somewhere along the way, this episode might help you see creativity a little differently.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why creativity supports wellbeing for both kids and parents
• How perfection and outcomes can take the joy out of art
• The role creativity plays in emotional expression and regulation
• Why many adults stop creating as they get older
• Simple ways families can bring creativity back into everyday life
• The work Julie is doing through Dot Kids

You might even feel inspired to pick up a paintbrush, doodle on a page, or simply try something creative again.

Links and resources

DotKids
Julie Bevan – LinkedIn

www.dotkids.co.uk

Julie mentions two artists in particular during the episode they are Yayoi Kasama and Frida Kahlo

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I love to know how and what you do that's creative. Lets build a bank of ideas of creative things we can do as parents. Have fun!!

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