“The Artful Parent will be that book that gets dog-eared, tagged with sticky notes, and sits smack-dab in the middle of your shelf for quick artsy inspiration. If you’re new to making art with your child, the first section has you covered with gentle suggestions and actionable tips for setting up a space where creativity soars. The second section is packed with over sixty easy, beautiful, and creative art projects that young children gravitate to. The open-ended projects in The Artful Parent are easy to set up, require minimal materials, and will capture your child’s imagination. Jean is a trailblazer and this book is destined to be a classic!”

“The Artful Parent was one of the first books I read about art making when my daughters were born. I was deeply intrigued and abso­lutely mesmerized by the chapter about tod­dler playgroups. Jean gave me the confidence to start my own playgroups in my backyard and eventually start charging for them, leading to a whole new career in teaching art to kids. Jean’s projects and ideas are easy to imple­ment, super fun for kids, and honor the pro­cess and individual. I can’t recommend The Artful Parent enough.”

“I love how Jean’s projects make the world a more artful place. With most kid’s activities, it is about the process, not necessarily the end-product, but The Artful Parent gives you both: a project that brings your family closer together and art that can be displayed when you are done.”

“The Artful Parent is the must-have book for all parents who want to bring some beauty into the lives of the children they love. With all that today’s families have going on, this book provides the gentle nudge that we all need to remind ourselves to stop, breathe, and enjoy this fleeting time in our children’s lives. Van’t Hul gives us the simple tools we all need to bring art and creativity into our every day.”

“The Artful Parent sits on my shelf as one of the most loved and well-worn of all my books on children’s art and creativity. Jean has a won­derful way of writing and presenting her ideas so that they all seem possible to weave into our everyday lives. She creates a perfect bal­ance between practical advice, open-ended art ideas, and an introduction to art techniques, all the while honoring the child’s own creative process. This book is an absolute gem.”

“The Artful Parent is a wonderful compilation of ideas, strategies, and tips for all parents who want to fill their children’s early years with artful play and exploration. There is so much to be inspired by in this book and it will keep your family very busy creating and connecting together at home.”

“Whether you’re new to process art or it’s some­thing quite familiar to you, you’ll find loads of inspiration in this beautiful must-have book!”

“In a world that too often attempts to stifle children’s creativity, The Artful Parent is a shining light of encouragement for parents. Jean and her lovely book inspire our family on a daily basis to be more playful and imagina­tive, even with the mundane tasks of life like getting dinner on the table or sending mail. I love her practical tips for nurturing a more artful life because it sparks more joy in the task of raising my family.”

“Where passion, education, and creativity col­lide to create beautiful projects for the whole family to enjoy. I have always been in awe of the delicate beauty of Jean’s art projects. Not only are they gorgeous to make, but the pro­cesses encourage exploration and creativity, are easy to follow, and a fun way to spend time together.”