"creative play" can be a code word for "colossal mess." Art time used to be my favorite and most dreaded part of the day. The setup, the constant supervision to avoid paint-covered walls, and the inevitable 20-minute cleanup afterward was exhausting.

Then, about a year ago, our director introduced us to the TidyDab Water Art Pads, and let me tell you, it was a complete game-changer.

We stumbled upon the TidyDab water pads about six months ago, and I can say without exaggeration that they have completely transformed our waiting area.

We set up a small table with two of the pads, and the effect was instantaneous. Kids are mesmerized. They sit down and are completely absorbed in the "magic" of painting with water. The best part? The only sound is the quiet swish of the water pens. It has lowered the overall anxiety level in the entire clinic, both for the kids and the parents who get a moment of peace.