Alright #steemmoms and #steemdads, get your glue and markers ready, it's crafting time!

Crafting can be a fun way to encourage creativity while providing key development benefits, especially in younger children. Not to mention the bonding time! Let's see what you can create with your children. There are thousands of ideas, and they don't all require your typical "crafting supplies". Here is just a handfull of those ideas:

• Top 'craft ideas' posts on Pinterest
• 30 Toddler-friendly crafts
• '100+ DIY crafts and projects'
• '42 crafts that are easy to make and sell'

Halloween is coming up and this time of year is a great time to get a head start on new decorations for the holiday season! Here are some great holiday crafting ideas:

• '50+ easy Halloween Crafts'
• 2017 Christmas Crafts

To enter the challenge:

• Craft something with your child(ren)
• Write a post sharing your experiences
• Be sure to use the #parentchallenge tag so we can find your post. You can also post a link in the comments below.

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We can't wait to see what some of you awesome parents create with your awesome children!