Raising Curious, Creative Kids in a Digital World
- Breakout Session
- Mount Hope Church Classroom 7
- May 15 2026 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Are today’s children less creative—or simply expressing creativity in new ways? In a culture shaped by constant connectivity, many parents worry that screens are crowding out imagination. Yet research tells a more nuanced story. In this engaging and research-informed workshop, psychologist and former university professor James L. Carroll, Ed.D. draws on decades of study in cognitive and developmental psychology to explore how creativity actually develops—and how it can flourish even in a digital age. Parents will gain a deeper understanding of how curiosity, problem-solving, originality, and imagination take shape across childhood and adolescence. Participants will learn to:
- Recognize authentic creativity beyond traditional artistic expressions
- Identify and strengthen five core “creative muscles” essential for lifelong innovation
- Understand how digital environments both challenge and stimulate creative thinking
- Create home rhythms that nurture imagination without adding pressure, guilt, or unrealistic expectations
Parents will leave encouraged, informed, and confident that their children’s creative capacities are alive—and ready to grow.
