The National Museum of Women in the Arts Reopens After $67.5m MakeoverThe Washington, DC, museum opens on 21 October with an ambitious show of previously unseen large-scale sculptures and immersive installations. theartnewspaper.com
Drawn to Art Returns with Ten New Digital Comics About Inspiring WomenThe series now features thirty comics about women artists represented in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. smithsonianmag.com
10 of the Best Pieces of Classical Music for ChildrenFrom Tchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet to Bizet’s barnstorming orchestral overture, some of the greatest classical pieces make perfect music for children. classicfm.com
Feminist Film Theory: An Introductory Reading ListEvolving from the analysis of representations of women in film, feminist film theory asks questions about identity, sexuality, and the politics of spectatorship. jstor.org
Podcast: Carly Adams, Founder of Tidy Revival, On Organization + Creativity + Mental HealthCarly Adams, the founder of Tidy Revival, discusses with Erin the importance of organization in terms of physical and mental health and how to maintain it for a long time.
Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life’s Challenges, Study FindsResearchers found that when school-age children learned some “narrative creativity” techniques — such as shifting your perspective and imagining “what if” scenarios — they quickly became better problem-solvers. usnews.com
Podcast: Valuing the Sacred Feminine: A Conversation with Andrea MenardOn this Girls That Create podcast episode, Erin chats with Andrea Menard, who shares her indigenous heritage, inspiring journey in the world of arts, work in feminine leadership, and the importance of raising voices that have been silenced.
Podcast: Growth and Transformation With Leah FrazierLeah Frazier joins Erin on the Girls that Create podcast to talk about her journey from being an attorney to a media maven and her recent venture into the health and wellness space.
Podcast: Why You Love Your Favorite SongSusan Rogers is a cognitive neuroscientist and professor at Berklee College of Music, as well as a multiplatinum record producer. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why our brains respond to certain music, our music personality types, and how music can shape identity. kera.org
Progress Toward Parity for Women on Movie Screens Has Stalled, Report FindsA new study on inclusion in film shows just how much of a rarity “Barbie” is. pbs.org
Podcast: Empowering Fandoms for Change With Sabrina CartanErin welcomes guest Sabrina Cartan, a fan activist, writer, and award-winning digital strategist specializing in mobilizing online fan communities for social justice and civic causes.
A New Netflix Docuseries Takes on the Unsung Legacy of Women in Hip-HopThere is no hip-hop without Black women. vogue.com
Podcast: Art Advisor Maria Brito: How Creativity Rules the WorldErin and her guest Maria Brito chat about creativity, the importance of curiosity, the myth of the starving artist, and the role of failure in the creative process. girlsthatcreate.com
Podcast: Digital Marketer Julia Lumpkin: Balancing Career in Tech and Love of DanceErin and Digital Marketer Julia Lumpkin, founder of Magnify Consulting, chat about Lumpkin’s passion for technology/dance and how she has managed to balance both in her life. girlsthatcreate.com
Kindle Creativity With 74 Narrative Journal Prompts For StudentsFrom reflecting on significant moments in the past to exploring imaginary worlds, these prompts are a gateway to unlocking the potential of bright young minds. teachingexpertise.com
How TV Learned to Take Teenagers SeriouslyPodcast: Entertainment journalist Thea Glassman joins Krys Boyd to make the case that teen shows of yesterday paved the way for today’s diverse, complex and compelling teen storylines. kera.org
The Woman Who Blew Up the Art SceneIn the 1970s, Ann Slavit upended expectations with her inflatable public works. tufts.edu
Is Barbie a Feminist Icon? It’s ComplicatedThe Barbie movie has smashed box-office records, brought dress-up back and put feminism in the spotlight. npr.org
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Sets A Box Office Record. Here’s What It Means For Female DirectorsThe number of female directors of top-grossing films remains extremely small. forbes.com
Podcast: Empowering Girls to Discover Their Strengths with Career Coach Kyla MartinErin and guest career coach Kyla Martin chat about empowering girls to discover their strengths, the importance of embracing the process of creativity, and the role of fear in personal development. girlsthatcreate.com
Nine Overlooked Women Artists in Their NinetiesArtsy selects nine overlooked women artists in their nineties, whose work, while significant, still hasn’t received the attention it deserves. artsy.net
Podcast: Tour Manager Felicia Bennett and the Live Music IndustryErin and guest Felicia Bennett discuss Bennett’s career path, the role of a tour manager, the importance of internships, and the need for more representation of women of color in the music industry. girlsthatcreate.com
Podcast: Raising LGBTQIA+ Children with Love and Acceptance | Telaina EriksenErin and guest Telaina Eriksen chat about how parents and caregivers can support children who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. girlsthatcreate.com
Pay Equity Eludes Even The Art WorldWomen, according to the National Endowment for the Arts, earn 80 cents for every dollar male artists earn. forbes.com
Podcast: Kailan Carr, From Teacher to Quiet Book QueenErin and guest Kailan Carr, owner of Quiet Book Queen and Crafts in Between, chat about the importance of screen-free activities for young children and the potential impact of screen time on their development. girlsthatcreate.com
The Genius Behind Bisa Butler’s Vibrant QuiltsThe renowned artist’s exuberant portraits celebrate Black history and take the form to a new level. smithsonianmag.com
Study Shows Benefits of Creativity for Youth Mental HealthYoung people who engage in creative activities report a reduction in feelings of stress or anxiety, according to a new study. wsiu.org
Podcast: Deal With It, Doll! Author Christine HorstmanErin and her guest, author Christine Horstman, discuss the pressure of achievement in children’s lives, learned helplessness, encouraging children’s interests, the importance of acceptance in parenting, and more. girlsthatcreate.com
Imagine Spider-Woman With a Crochet HookIn “My Neighbor’s Garden,” an installation at Madison Square Park, Sheila Pepe uses the humble art of crochet to shape space and build community. nytimes.com
Podcast: Exploring Design and Watercolor With Volta Voloshin-SmithErin and her guest, watercolor artist and entrepreneur Volta Voloshin-Smith, chat about Voloshin-Smith’s journey, experiences, advice for aspiring artists, and her design business Color Snack. girlsthatcreate.com
Edith Kanaka’ole is The First Hawaiian Woman to Grace a U.S. QuarterFor the first time, the U.S. Mint is featuring a Native Hawaiian woman on a quarter. Edith Kanakaʻole was a Hawaiian cultural icon, teacher and composer. npr.org
10 Favorite Writers for Middle School StudentsThese authors are consistent top picks of middle school students and may help inspire a lasting love of reading. edutopia.org
Artist Carrie Mae Weems: ‘I want to invite you in’Her photography has made profound statements about family, race and life in the US over the past 40 years. ft.com
Podcast: Exploring Self-Care and Mental Health With Brea SchmidtErin her guest Brea Schmidt talk about Schmidt’s online platform The Thinking Branch, and why parents and caregivers need to think about their approach to self-care and mental health. girlsthatcreate.com
Podcast: Dr. Nicole Bedera, Preventing Sexual ViolenceHost Erin Prather Stafford and her guest sociologist Dr. Nicole Bedera discuss how sexual violence is much bigger than the people involved in a sexual assault and how to support survivors. girlsthatcreate.com
A New Film Shines a Light on Women ConductorsThe director of “Maestra,” Maggie Contreras, discusses making the documentary and the challenges faced by women in classical music. nytimes.com
Podcast: Kristy Guevara-Flanagan, Women in Film & Documentary Body PartsHost Erin Prather Stafford and her guest Kristy Guevara-Flanagan chat about Guevara-Flanagan’s latest documentary “Body Parts”, women in film, and why media literacy is important for kids. girlsthatcreate.com
Trailblazing Women in Music History You Should KnowDocumentaries and stories about 15 iconic women have made and continue to make music history. pbs.org
Six Ways to Help Kids Grow Their CreativityBrené Brown and other experts share insights on how parents and teachers can foster children’s creativity while nourishing their own. greatergood.berkeley.edu
Podcast: Dr. Catherine Pearlman, Author of First PhoneHost Erin Prather Stafford and Dr. Catherine Pearlman discuss a question all parents must face: When should I give my child their first phone? girlsthatcreate.com
Danai Gurira on Playing “Richard III” on PBS: “In This Black Female Body, I Can Own It”Salon talks to the hero of “The Walking Dead” and “Black Panther” franchises about Shakespeare’s top villain. salon.com
24 Creative Art Supplies for Kids of All AgesBy stocking up on cool art supplies for kids, you can get them involved and engaged in so many ways. mymodernmet.com
How to Help Your Teen Be a Good PersonInstead of just surviving the teenage years, parents have an opportunity to help their teen grow and to strengthen their relationship. greatergood.berkeley.edu
Podcast: Emi Matsushita, Mindset and Business Coach for DancersHost Erin Prather Stafford and Emi Matsushita chat about dance as a career and how Matsushita now works as a mindset and business coach for freelance dancers. girlsthatcreate.com
A Path to Well-Being: Feel the Power of CreativityLearn how imaginative self-expression can elevate your state of mind. shondaland.com
American Psychology Group Issues Recommendations for Kids’ Social Media UseOne of the most prominent mental health organizations in the U.S. is out with a set of guidelines designed to protect children from the potential harms of social media. techcrunch.com
Podcast: Renée Trudeau, Self-Care and Asking Yourself What You NeedHost Erin Prather Stafford chats with Renée Trudeau about self-care and why you should ask yourself what you need every day. girlsthatcreate.com
Art Historian Brings Attention to Overlooked Women in ‘The Story of Art Without Men’How many women artists can you name? That was a question Katy Hessel, then a 21-year-old art history major, asked herself. The results were disappointing. And so she set about learning and teaching herself and then others. pbs.org
Podcast: Erika Cartledge, Helping Girls and Women Discover and Embrace Personal StyleHost Erin Prather Stafford chats with Erika Cartledge, Founder and CEO of Your Chic is Showing, about helping girls and women discover and embrace their personal styles. girlsthatcreate.com
Keeping Your Kids’ Creativity AliveUnderstanding the importance of encouraging a child’s creativity can help further develop their ability to express themselves. psychologytoday.com
What is Creative Mortification and How Can You Overcome It?If you’re ridiculed or criticized for a creative effort, what should you do? Here are some tips. greatergood.berkeley.edu
Podcast: Rebecca Rueth, Surface Design, Illustration, and MoreHost Erin Prather Stafford chats with Rebecca Rueth about surface design, how Rueth helps other creatives, and raising a daughter on the Autism Spectrum. girlsthatcreate.com
What a U.S. Poet Laureate Wants to Pass DownJoy Harjo’s work is rooted in the Native community, a respect that’s shared by the poet and writer Layli Long Soldier. nytimes.com
What Georgia O’Keeffe Taught Yayoi KusamaFrom tough love to unwavering enthusiasm, a look at some notable relationships throughout history between female artists and their protégées. nytimes.com
How a West Dallas Warehouse Zone Keeps Artists at Work, Especially Artists of Color, WomenIn West Dallas, streets have long served as an equal opportunity canvas for artists of color. The same opportunity spills into the selection of printmakers, painters, and sculptors working in a warehouse zone known as the Tin District. keranews.org
Podcast: Kris Perry, Children and Screens Executive DirectorJoin host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest Kris Perry, Executive Director of Children and Screens, for a talk about technology’s impacts on child health and well-being and how parents can help their children navigate the online world. girlsthatcreate.com
If It Matters to Kids, It MattersWhen children feel loved, cared for, and valued, they are better able to process information and voice their opinions. edutopia.org
Podcast: Poet and Songwriter Julie FlandersHost Erin Prather Stafford welcomes award-winning songwriter/producer and a best-selling poet Julie Flanders for a talk about poetry, songwriting, and creativity. girlsthatcreate.com
Four Pieces of Advice for Caregivers, From CaregiversAn estimated 53 million Americans are acting as unpaid caregivers to loved ones. Here are four pieces of advice for caregivers, from caregivers. npr.org
Podcast: Author Jessica Lahey, The Addiction InoculationJoin host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest, Jessica Lahey, as they discuss Lahey’s book The Addiction Inoculation and how parents and caregivers can prevent substance abuse in children. girlsthatcreate.com
Children Who Are Exposed to Awe-Inspiring Art Are More Likely to Become Generous, Empathic Adults, a New Study SaysWant to raise kind, generous kids? Take them to the art museum! The feeling of awe inspired by great art, it turns out, can be a humbling experience that encourages kids to help others, rather than focusing on their own needs. artnet.com
Podcast: Art Does Beautiful and Beneficial Things to Your BrainSusan Magsamen joins THINK host Krys Boyd to discuss the many ways art lengthens life spans, triggers brainwaves, counteracts loneliness, and generally makes us better. kera.org
When the Muses Step Out of the Shadows: Reading the Women Who Enabled GreatnessI’ve always been fascinated with novels that explore this theme: of shining a light on the women who are often overshadowed by their more famous male partners—romantic or otherwise—whose stories may be lost to history, and whose voices are found again through fiction. lithub.com
Nurturing Imaginative MindsExploring the connection between parenting styles and creative development. psychologytoday.com
Podcast: Girls That Create With Chyna Robinson and Tracy Rector, No Ordinary LoveJoin host Erin Prather Stafford and her guests Chyna Robinson and Tracy Rector for a talk about the filmmakers’ narrative film No Ordinary Love. girlsthatcreate.com
Women Animators – Encanto, Lilo & Stitch, Pokemon, Turning Red, & X-MenA look back at some of the work of the best women animators in animation history. tongal.com
Podcast: Dr. Michele Borba, Raising Girls Who ThriveJoin host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest, Dr. Michele Borba, as they discuss ways to help girls thrive in today’s world. girlsthatcreate.com
Stories and Activities To Celebrate Women’s History Month With KidsHelp bring Women’s History Month to life by teaching kids about some fantastic women from history and today. readbrightly.com
Teenage Girls Experiencing Record High Levels of Sadness, Violence and Trauma, CDC SaysIn 2021, the CDC saw an increase in mental health challenges across the board, but it’s girls in the U.S. that are engulfed in a wave of sadness, violence, and trauma. Stephanie Sy spoke with Sharon Hoover about the survey. pbs.org
Why Do We Still Define Female Artists as Wives, Friends and Muses?Even in shows devoted to female artists, they are often associated with the men they knew – but as a look in any gallery will reveal, it never happens the other way round. theguardian.com
10 Things to Know About How Social Media Affects Teens’ BrainsA 22-page testimony, along with dozens of useful footnotes, offers some much-needed clarity about the role social media may play in contributing to this teen mental health crisis. npr.org
‘Reading’ Films as TextHere are a few ways middle school teachers use films in English and social studies to help students learn to delve deeper into the texts they’re reading. edutopia.org
Podcast: What TV and Books Get Wrong About WomenSophie Gilbert is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and she joins host Krys Boyd to Western beauty standards and how the portrayal of women characters in books, movies and television affects the lives of women in the real world. kera.org
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain DevelopmentRich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development. edutopia.org
Five Strategies to Realize Your Creative PotentialTo combat creative anxiety, we need ways to help us build creativity. psychologytoday.com
Women Designers of the Arts and Crafts MovementMany women played pivotal roles in the Arts and Crafts movement, and this highlights tour features a number of these female artists, designers, and craftspeople who were key figures in and were inspired by the movement. artic.edu
10 Women Abstract Artists on the RiseWomen artists working in abstraction are taking center stage. artsy.net
Iranian Women Directors At Sundance Who Can’t Go Home“I Guess That’s The Price Of Telling The Truth, And Telling Our Truth” deadline.com
How Can Women of Color Thrive in Arts Leadership?A public panel addressed the roadblocks facing women of color as arts leaders and argued for the support they deserve. Watch three arts leaders share candid views and big ideas. keranews.org
Don’t ‘Get’ Art? You Might be Looking at it WrongLife Kit talks to three art professionals about how to look at art and have a museum experience that leaves you feeling revitalized and inspired. npr.org
Temple Grandin: Society Is Failing Visual Thinkers, and That Hurts Us AllMs. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and the author of “Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions.” nytimes.com
Overcoming Creativity AnxietyFive things you need to know to realize your creative potential. psychologytoday.com
Women Leaders of Color Are Leaving Arts GroupsResearch and conversations with women leaders of color in the arts suggest a concerning trend. But there are 6 ways to change that. www.tpr.org
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to TikTokLove it or hate it, there’s no escaping TikTok, which means you need to know about this popular sharing app many kids use. commonsensemedia.org
5 Black Female Jazz Artists’ Albums to Cozy Up to on Chilly NightsHere are five contemporary Black female jazz artists’ albums that will keep you warm and toasty, even when the weather dips below the freezing point. ebony.com
Podcast: When Raising a Young Woman of Color, Here’s What You Should KnowMinda Harts is assistant professor of public service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company for women of color. She joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss her YA guide for young women of color to step into adulthood with the tools necessary for self-confidence and success. kera.org
Podcast: My Friends’ Kids Are Excluding My Kid. What Should I Do?What happens when kids’ relationships sour or they drift in different directions? drlisadamour.com
Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith’s Massive Mosaic Murals for New Manhattan Train Station RevealedThe artists’ vast new works adorn the Grand Central Madison terminal, which opens to the public later this month. theartnewspaper.com
Podcast: Why AI Won’t Put Artists Out of WorkKevin Kelly is founding executive editor and a contributor for Wired. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how artists should embrace and not fear new technology that creates art based on brief, human-like prompts, which he says will teach us new ways of human creativity. kera.org
A New Start After 60: I Joined a Garage Band and Found My Inner PunkWith barely any musical experience, Cathy Loughead signed up for an all-female rock band. Now she’s painting her nails, shopping for outfits and ‘thrashing it out’ on stage. theguardian.com
Women’s Work is Never Done: a Trio of Art Books Showcasing WomenOne of many happy results of the publishing industry’s push for greater inclusivity: more art books showcasing not just women’s art, but women’s capabilities. npr.org
Filmmaking Is a Powerful Way for Students to Demonstrate LearningUsing design thinking and no more equipment than a smartphone, students can begin to explore their world through film. edutopia.org
Podcast: My Kid Hates Being A Late Bloomer. How Can I Help?Reena and Dr. Lisa address whether there’s such a thing as perfectly timed puberty, and how to talk about the changes that come with puberty in ways that won’t send tweens and teens running for the hills. drlisadamour.com
How We Influence Our Childrens’ CreativityParents are a potent force in the creative development of children. psychologytoday.com
Faces of Frida: A Digital Retrospective on Google Arts & CultureAn online closer look at the many faces of Frida Kahlo through her life, art and legacy. artsandculture.google.com
Drawn to Art: Tales of Inspiring Women ArtistsRead inspiring stories about trailblazing women artists in the 2022 edition of the online comic series “Drawn to Art: Ten Tales of Inspiring Women Artists.” americanart.si.edu
Meet the First Black Woman Puppeteer on ‘Sesame Street’Megan Piphus Peace, 29, plays a 6-year-old Black girl named Gabrielle. smithsonianmag.com
Best Paper Dolls for Encouraging CreativityA generations-old toy, dress-up paper dolls owe their origins to 18th-century France, where they had movable limbs and were akin to puppets. artnews.com
Clutter Is Children’s Creative PlayWhat do children really need from their environment? psychologytoday.com
Meet Five Black Women Artists Who Are Paving the WayWhile Black women have often been excluded and discriminated against when trying to enter the art world, these creators have fought back against that to forge new paths. pbs.org
Autism Crafts: Ideas for Getting Creative with Your ChildIn this article, author Rachel Andersen shares her tips for crafting with your child and the best ways to ensure it is a fun activity for all. autismparentingmagazine.com
Are You More Creative Than You Think?15 ways to awaken your creativity and flexibility in daily life beginning today. psychologytoday.com
A Genius Cartoonist Believes Child’s Play Is Anything But Frivolous“Adults think that kids playing is some nothing thing. But play is a different state of mind, and it can help us do so many things if we just allow ourselves to get back to it.” ~Lynda Barry, nytimes.com
SIX The Musical: Tiny Desk ConcertSIX The Musical imagines the six wives of Henry VIII reuniting on stage as real-life popstars. npr.org
The Benefits of Arts Education for K-12 StudentsWhile arts programs often fall victim to budget cuts, they can be an important contributor to students’ success at school. usnews.com
Just Let Them Play: Creative Play Develops Children’s BrainsPlay develops social and emotional skills, builds the part of our brain that is responsible for planning, problem solving, and organizing, and enhances self-esteem. inquirer.com
How Elizabeth Catlett Lifted Up Black Women Through ArtThe pioneering sculptor defied trends to honor the daily lives of her subjects. smithsonianmag.com
A New Label Revives Forgotten Female Composers’ MusicFrench cellist Héloïse Luzzati launched La Boîte à Pépites to promote the forgotten works of women composers. npr.org
Podcast: When Did Parenting Get So Competitive?Andrew Bomback is an associate professor of medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how parenting became a verb, why we’re stuck on the notion that parents can have it all, and how to break free of the intense cultural pressure surrounding parenting. kera.org
How to Use Ideograms to Help Students Generate Powerful PoetryIncorporating visual elements into poetry writing can help students express themselves and uncover deeper meanings in their work. edutopia.org
Mind-blowing: Why do men’s paintings cost 10 times more than women’s?The creator of Recalculating Art, a new radio exposé, reveals her findings. theguardian.com
Ada Limón, the Nation’s New Poet LaureateLibrarian of Congress Carla Hayden today announced the appointment of Ada Limón as the nation’s 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2022-2023. blogs.loc.gov
Enjoy These Kids’ Quilt Challenge Entries From The Great Wisconsin Quilt ShowEach year the event invites youth quilters and sewists, ages 15 and under, to enter their quilts in the Kids’ Quilt Challenge. pbswisconsin.org
Sex and the Disparity: 20 Years On, Are Art Girls Really Rising?Thirty-five years ago the Guerrilla Girls took to the streets to protest gender inequality—now memes are helping to remind us that there is much work still to do. theartnewspaper.com
Three Gratitude Practices That Don’t Involve JournalingProviding unwritten ways to show gratitude allows kids who prefer visual art or discussion with new pathways of expression. edutopia.org
Financial Advice for Artists Who Think They’re Bad With MoneyWriter, illustrator and musician Paco de Leon joined NPR’s Life Kit to offer her best money management tips for creatives. npr.org
Three Strategies to Support Reluctant WritersHow to help kids in grades 2nd through 5th learn to love writing—because when they love to write, they’re motivated to keep growing. edutopia.org
For Female Country Singers From Texas, There’s Something in the WaterMarissa R. Moss’ book Her Country follows Texas musicians Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and Mickey Guyton in their pursuit of representation. texashighways.com
Commentary: Why Parents Should Allow Kids to Draw on the WallsIt might seem daunting to give your kids free artistic rein of the home, but such free rein is valuable for children when they have few avenues to exercise it, says Tan Chin Hock, a father of three. channelnewsasia.com
Neuroscience Says This Simple Brain Habit Can Make Anybody More Creative“We are obsessed with the idea that some people are more creative than others. But we’re not training creativity in the right way.” inc.com
Anila Quayyum Agha Uses Patterns to Break PatternsPerceived dualities and opposites, including those around gender, animate Anila Quayyum Agha’s light installations, drawings and paintings. nytimes.com
Heightened Dream Recall Linked to Increased CreativityPeople who can frequently recall their dreams tend to be more creative and exhibit increased functional connectivity in a key brain network, according to new research published in the journal Nature and Science of Sleep. psypost.org
UN Study Says Media Isn’t Dismantling Harmful Gender StereotypesResearch backed by Procter & Gamble, Unilever and others sounds ‘alarm bell for action’ as attitudes to gender roles deteriorate. adweek.com
10 Things You Can Do to Support Black Women On JuneteenthA list of ways to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth — through supporting Black-owned businesses, reading books by Black authors, learning more about the story and meaning behind the Juneteenth flag, and of course, supporting various causes and organizations. tuenight.substack.com
Five Tips to Find Your Singing VoiceFrom NPR’s Life Kit: You don’t have to be Grammy-award winning or a natural-born talent to be a good singer – singing is actually a skill you can learn and practice. npr.org
Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” Is Her First U.S. Top 10 Single, Thanks to Stranger ThingsThe song previously peaked at No. 30 in 1985 on a chart topped at the time by Phil Collins’ “Separate Lives” and Starship’s “We Built This City.” pitchfork.com
KERA: The Women Who Pioneered Gospel MusicFrom its origin, women pioneered the sound of gospel music. Listen to a discussion about the women who shaped gospel music and the singers making waves today. npr.org
Podcast: The Time You Spend Daydreaming is Time Well SpentLeslie Jamison teaches in Columbia University’s MFA program, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the many ways daydreams shape our lives and the power of taking a little time to let our minds wander. think.kera.org
Podcast: The Number One Killer of Creativity is FearPulitzer-Prize winning science reporter Matt Richtel joins Think host Krys Boyd to talk about creativity and what awakens it, the conditions where it thrives and what happens when it’s blocked. kera.org
Creating a Herstory of the PandemicLori Ann Terjesen spearheaded a call for women to submit their journals and other physical and digital items to the National Women’s History Museum. npr.org
Françoise Gilot Was More Than Picasso’s MuseThe artist famously inspired the Cubist, but a new book shows that her own paintings deserve renown. smithsonianmag.com
Train Your Kids to be More CreativeCreative children are often better problem solvers and more resilient. Here’s how to develop those skills. nationalgeographic.co.uk
Lila Struggled to Write, Then a Teacher Discovered Why and Unlocked Her CreativityThis story is part of NPR’s “My Unsung Hero” series from the Hidden Brain team about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. npr.org
Podcast: Owning Your Identity Starts With Your NameMarian Chia-Ming Liu is The Washington Post’s Operations Editor, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why she reclaimed her Chinese middle name after waves of Asian-American violence made frontpage news, and the journey that brought her to a new understanding of who she is. kera.org
Revisiting a Groundbreaking Show of Feminist ArtThe Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum looks back at a 1971 exhibition devoted to women and puts their work in conversation with emerging feminist artists. nytimes.com
We Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain BreaksWhen it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study. edutopia.org
How Music Primes the Brain for LearningTo reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research. edutopia.org
To Design This ‘Rainbow House,’ Mom Let the Kid Call the ShotsEnglish teacher Marita White has decorated her Bothell home into a “rainbow house.” Each room in her home seems to have a different personality, color scheme, and aesthetic. seattletimes.com
Download a Free PosterContinue to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting a quote from artist Frida Kahlo in Learning for Justice’s One World poster series. learningforjustice.org
10 Best “How to Draw” Books for Kids To Inspire Creativity While Having FunThere’s a range of educational books about drawing techniques for kids, and My Modern Met has made a list of 10 favorites. mymodernmet.com
Podcast: Art Can Open Our Minds to New SolutionsAttorney and art historian Amy E. Herman joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her method for training leaders to look to works of art to work out ways to mend what’s broken in their organizations. kera.org
A New Method to Boost Your Creativity Gets Rave ReviewsResearchers have devised a new way to train creativity through storytelling. The method is based on the idea of narrative strategy, which argues that interpreting stories of everyday life leads thinkers to solve problems. bigthink.com
How to Make Creativity Part of Your Daily RoutineThese tips can help you commit to and deepen both your creative and spiritual practices. npr.org
Podcast: NFTs And The Future Of Digital ArtKyle Chayka is a contributor to The New Yorker, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the high stakes, high-price world of digital art and why galleries, museum curators, auction houses, even everyday people are jumping on this cutting-edge trend. kera.org