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Creating Crafty Fun: DIY Projects to Do with Your Kids

Creating Crafty Fun: DIY Projects to Do with Your Kids by Allen Michael. Photograph of a mom and daughter creating a craft out of popsicle sticks
Photograph courtesy of Allen Michael

DIY woodworking projects are fantastic opportunities to spend quality time with your children, while also teaching them valuable life skills

Many adults love spending their evenings and weekends on DIY (Do It Yourself) projects, but often don’t consider bringing their kids in on the fun. Children love to create things with their hands and doing a DIY woodworking project with them is a great opportunity to teach them some valuable lessons while having a blast in the process. 

As a parent, there are many reasons to introduce your children to woodworking. If you have a few spare hours with your children on a weekend, turn off the TV and shut down the iPads. 

Even in its most basic form, encouraging them to create something

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