Calming Corners

HOW AND WHY-
Out with the old and in with the new, evidence-based approach to raising emotionally healthy children. Gone are the days of Time-outs and power struggles – Encourage and foster your child’s emotional intelligence by creating a beautiful calming corner space, where you can practice Time-in, and time to regulate and bond together.

A calming corner is a space where children (and adults too- because we never stop learning, right?) can learn to express, label, and manage their emotions effectively. It’s a space where parents and children can engage and children can learn that emotions are all okay to experience (even horrible emotions like anger or sadness). Let us teach our children how to express themselves appropriately, and cope with their feelings in a safe space.
When a child is feeling big emotions (like anger), encourage your child to go to their calming corner with you and work through the calming strategies that deal with that emotion (eg. Anger). The printables will guide you and your child on strategies to help deal with their emotion.

Steps to creating your calming corner
Step 1. Chose a space in your house or classroom (it doesn’t have to be big!).
Step 2. Choose your calming corner layout from the options below. We currently have 3 beautiful themes to choose from but watch this space for more exciting themes coming soon!
Step 3. Once you have completed your order, an email will be sent to you with instructions on how to download and print your printables. Follow the steps and voila! You’re on your way to making a beautiful bonding space for you and your child.