Hi! My name is Jean. Thanks so much for stopping by. I live with my husband and two daughters in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. I love homemade cherry-almond scones, am a dedicated springtime gardener (but a lazy summer one), and read way too many books.I am passionate about kids' art and creativity.I want you to be passionate about them, too.Creativity, arguably the most important skill of the 21st century, starts at home! I'm hoping that my book, "The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity" will help you to encourage your kids to be their best, most creative selves and to have a blast in the process!Besides writing books, I also write a blog, ArtfulParent.com, where I share ideas, information, and inspiration to encourage you to enjoy and share art with the kids in your life (whether in your home or your classroom). I regularly post simple and fun children's art activities as well as our adventures in the kitchen and outdoors, children's literature we love, and creative play ideas.