Children enjoy having a coloring book, and girls delight in using a book designed just for them. Young people have a wonderful ability to concentrate and use their creative side when coloring. Coloring is a wonderful calming activity to do at any time of day. Keep your home well stocked with coloring books and crayons, and make it a habit to bring a coloring book and crayons with you to restaurants and appointments that might involve waiting. Children have a wonderful time experimenting with color combinations and sharing their masterpieces. Multiple children can even work together in the same coloring book and discuss ideas.