Kids need the arts! Art is so important for a child’s early development. Whether it’s ballet, playing the tuba or finger painting, we should be encouraging our children’s artistic expressions. But how do we get started?  Dr. Gai Lindsay, an Early Childhood Educator with a PhD in Visual Arts Pedagogy, breaks it all down in this episode. She explains to Lynn and Justin that you can start by putting charcoal drawing sticks into the hands of a baby! You won’t want to miss her other surprising and insightful ideas.   In our Parenting Story of the Day, Quiana Cooper-Jarrett shares an inspiring story about how she and her daughter connected over music at one of the most amazing venues in the world – Carnegie Hall.  Let's get artistic! Dr. Gai Lindsay / Blog / Instagram / Facebook Dr. Lindsay has a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Art is Experience: An Exploration of the Visual Arts Beliefs and Pedagogy of Australian Early Childhood Educators. She is a senior lecturer in The Early Years Bachelor of Education degree program at the University of Wollongong in Australia.  Before entering academia, she worked as a preschool teacher, director and early childhood consultant for 23 years and this work inspired her determination to be an academic who impacts the quality of early childhood teaching. Carnegie Hall’s Family Resources  StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Float High Chair featured in this episode – at Munchkin.com. Use the code PODCAST for 15% off regular-price items!   Follow Munchkin Instagram   Facebook  Pinterest