What do children’s drawings tell us about life at home?

children's colorful, cheerful drawing of a child walking in nature, with a baloon, while holding adult's hand

Children’s drawings can function as a fascinating window into how kids perceive and represent their world. They are also helpful tools for therapists, because children sometimes find it easier to communicate with imagery rather than words. But can children’s drawings — by themselves — function as trustworthy evidence that something is wrong? Research strongly indicates otherwise.

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