One of the things that I love about the adult colouring craze is that it really helps me relax, but more than that I love that it is something that we can do as a family. So I am delighted to be able to share with you my first free mummy and me colouring pages.
Free Mummy and Me Colouring Pages
This is a set of pages designed specifically for adults and for kids by the fab Easy, Peasy and Fun. I have long been a fan of Andreaja and was delighted that she was willing to collaborate with me to bring my ideas to life.
I asked her for two similar pages, one slightly simpler than the other and also for their to be an inspirational quote too and I am delighted with her interpretation.
What are the benefits of colouring for adults and children?
Colouring has a relaxing effect because we are focussing on a singular activity. In today’s world we see multitasking as supreme, but colouring takes a certain amount of concentration and uses an area of the brain called the amygdala which is the part of our brain involved in controlling emotion that is affected by stress.
Colouring promotes co-ordination in both adults and children. It is a great fine motor skill is good for muscle control in your hands and arms, coloring can help delay loss of these important skills as we age and also increase them in young kids. It may also help fight cognitive loss, especially if we choose challenging pieces every so often
Download your Free Mummy and Me Colouring Pages
More Free Adult Coloring Pages
Free colouring pages for adults
More great colouring pages for adults
Christmas colouring pages roundup
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My favorite adult colouring books
Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom – A Colouring Book Adventure – US link/UK link
The Creative Colouring Book for Grown-ups (Creative Colouring for Grown-Ups) – US Link /UK Link
The Creative Therapy Colouring Book (Creative Colouring for Grown-Ups) – US link/ UK Link
Dream Catcher: the tree of life – US Link/UK Link
Really RELAXING Colouring Book 6: Indian Summer – A Jewelled Journey through Indian Pattern and Colour: Volume 6 (Really RELAXING Colouring Books) – US Link/UK Link
The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-stress art therapy for busy people – US Link/UK Link
Dream Catcher: a soul bird’s journey – US Link/UK Link
Love You Mum: doodle & dream: A beautiful and inspiring adult colouring book for Mums everywhere – US Link/UK Link
The Art Therapy Colouring Book – US Link/UK Link
Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest and Colouring Book – US Link/UK Link
Do you love colouring in?
If you like these then why not take a look at our other free colouring pages here or these free colouring pages.
Colouring Supplies:
I am often asked what products I use and I am a big advocate of using the best supplies you can afford. It is really frustrating to use pencils that keep snapping or refuse to blend well, oh and don’t get me started on pens that bleed through the paper. I always buy the best quality I can afford, not just for me but for my kids too. I want colouring to be a joyful experience. These are mine and the
These are mine and the MiniMad’s suggestions to you. Our tried and tested favourites. When I first started colouring I just pinched the boy’s products, which is why adult colouring is so accessible and over the period of a year I now have my own supplies!
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I have recently been made aware that colouring caan help anxiety, which i suffer with so will be looking into starting this to see if it help x
I am one of those people who has joined the ranks of colouring and I am absolutely loving it x
There are some beautiful books there. I am jealous compared to the very basic colouring books that we had as children! 😀
Gosh, I used to colour in templates like this when I was a kid… I could spend hours doing it! I must make some time to give this a go now:-)
Colouring is so much fun these days 😉
Bethan and I sit in the back garden and colour together when it’s nice x
It’s a nice way of relaxing – I quite enjoy a bit of a colouring in session.
Can’t believe I haven’t come across this before. Its right up my street! Great post!
Jen, these would be perfect for Emma and myself, I have some of the adult colouring books you mention above and Emma is always jealous when I pull them out, lol!xx
I really like activities that are mutually beneficial for both parents and children so this is great! x
What some lovely images – I have to admit I have quite a few colouring books now. x
Oooh I’m going to download these now for me and Boo to do xx
I love colouring and I have the mindful colouring book already, but these printables look great to do with the kids
What a lovely idea – Eliza would love me to sit and colour with her
I love colouring in! Definitely going to treat myself to some of these books
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Can you please tell me the type/name of the pens you are using to color with in the photos? Thanks!
We have a few of these ..so relaxing
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