“Currently making our bay window into a reading books/time-in space because of this video,” wrote another TikToker. “OMG, this is the best idea!” wrote one enthusiastic viewer. Viewers applauded Lauren’s creative calm down corner in the comments section. “Just simply a safe place for your child and you.” “This is not a punishment and is not the same as time out,” she explains. The video concludes with a final caption, in which Lauren explains the true purpose of the calm down corner. Some, like All Are Welcome, seem designed to inspire, while others, like Are You a Cow? are more lighthearted.įinally, Lauren explains, the calm down corner is perfect when her child needs “a safe place to work through emotions.” In a small box next to the bookshelf, Lauren reveals a handful of different coloring books and sensory toys, designed to give her child a safe, creative outlet for their feelings. Third, the calm down corner makes a great “cozy place to read.” Next to the pillow, there is a wall-mounted shelf with a range of different picture books. Second, Lauren explains in a caption, the calm down corner can be used for “wind down time before bed/naps.” The camera pans over to the backrest pillow, which sits atop a soft shag rug. One piece of art reads, “Calming Techniques,” and includes illustrated calming strategies like “breathe deeply” or “read a book.” The other piece of art reads, “Feelings,” and includes illustrations of children experiencing emotions ranging from happiness to sadness to silliness. The first use for the calm down corner, according to Lauren, is “having ‘time-in’ when big feelings are present.’” A close-up shot of the wall reveals that the framed artwork is actually designed to help kids identify and work through big feelings. A caption reads, “What we use our calm down corner for.” The video begins with a shot of the calm down corner, which features a cozy beige backrest pillow, framed artwork, and plenty of books and toys. Unlike a time-out corner, which generally serves as a form of punishment, Lauren’s calm down corner is all about healing and working through tough emotions. In the video, Lauren provides a numbered list of all the things the calm down corner is perfect for. To peek inside another gorgeous child sized play space, check out this post at Little Eco Footprints.#parenting #consciousparenting #calmdown #calmdowncorner #emotionalregulation #toddler #toddlertips #newmom #firsttimemom #parenting ♬ Paradise – Bazzi Dolls clothes are kept in a clear plastic tub fits which perfectly under the bed.ĭo you have a home corner play space in your home? The pre-loved wooden dolls bed was kindly given to us by a good friend. Our compact kitchen, the one big ticket item in this area, is from EcoToys and was a Christmas present for Immy from us and my parents. There is also a basket of coloured silk scarves to the far right which are used in all sorts of playful ways – a tablecloth, wrap for a baby, etc. The dining area butts up against an Expedit bookcase which I use for storage on both sides – you can see on the top of the bookcase and to the right of the table baskets and containers labelled with picture labels to show the food items which belong inside each. Often it is the little details which make a space feel more home like but they do not have to be expensive. I know we are blessed to have a playroom in our house (we traded location for space with our last move) but even when we lived in a smaller home I always tried to find a space (albeit on a much smaller scale) for home corner play as it is such an important part of the imaginative play of young children.ĭress up area featuring the DIY Kids: Dress Up Wardrobe made from a cardboard box and a cheval mirror.Ī little lounge area with someone to rest your feet, books to read, a family photo, vase of flowers (the vase is a plastic juice bottle wrapped with coloured tape), paper plate clock and calendar.
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