Cultivating Your Child’s Creativity and Imagination | Parenting Great Kids Ep. 221

Dr. Meg sits down with Andrew Peterson, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and the author of the Wing Feather Saga, a four-book fantasy adventure series for young people, described as The Princess Bride meets The Lord of the Rings.
Andrew shares his journey from aspiring author to accomplished musician and what inspired him to write his own captivating stories.
In this episode of the Parenting Great Kids podcast, Peterson explains his intentional, faith-centered approach to storytelling and offers valuable insights for parents who seek to cultivate a love for reading and creativity in their children.
In this episode, you will learn:
✅ Explore the transformative power of literature for children
✅ Uncover the joy of bonding through storytelling and reading with kids
✅ Embrace the significance of nurturing hope and imagination in storytelling
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00 - The Importance of Literature for Children's Language Skills
01:08 - Writing for Children
04:00 - The Inspiration Behind the Wing Feather Saga
08:07 - Writing for Both Children and Adults
13:14 - Addressing Darkness in Children's Literature
14:41 - The Power of Storytelling
16:46 - The Creative Process
20:24 - The Wingfeather Saga
25:38 - The Power of Transformation
28:03 - The Power of Open Endings in Stories
29:42 - Leaving Room for Hope
31:55 - Andrew Peterson's Creative Pursuits
35:06 - The Heart of Andrew Peterson's Message
36:35 - How to Connect with Andrew Peterson
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