In today’s increasingly digital world, creative outlets like art classes are more important than ever for children’s overall well-being. While screens often encourage passive consumption and overstimulation, art encourages hands-on learning, imagination, emotional expression, problem-solving, and real-world connection. Research from Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health highlights the powerful connection between creativity and mental wellness.

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