Discipline doesn't have to be negative. Children require structure and age appropriate responsibilities. Rules should be few, reasonable, and consistently enforced. Provide an enriched environment with lots of materials and opportunities for exploration. In order to avoid stress, children need to be physically fit, learn to relax, learn to break tasks into manageable bites, and need to have positive role models.
Creativity requires a nurturing, expressive climate.
Allow for regression, solitude, and divergent thinking. Help your child learn critical thinking, problem solving, and study skills. Don't be afraid to use everyday family conflicts and problems to help your child learn the building blocks of thinking skills. Make learning fun. Motivation and interest will increase if pressure is taken off homework and other academic material.