For many families, painting Easter eggs is a tradition. It can be a fun tradition of breaking out the art supplies and dying pastel eggs with creative patterns. It’s also a very messy craft. Or maybe ...

While I encourage her creative exploration, I also admittedly shudder at the sight of unscrewed markers or open paint in ... that kids will adore just as much as their mess-averse parents.

Your children will probably be tempted to paint everything at once. Avoid this. Wet paints will run together and make a mess! Talk about the design with your children before they start ...