Is your child’s room a mess? Does he or she struggle with finding things, including their bed? It is important that we empower our children to create supportive and nurturing spaces for themselves. Below are some points to keep in mind when creating spaces that help your children to feel safe, supported, and on the way to manifesting their dreams.
Characteristics of our children’s rooms should mirror those of your room too. Your child should feel safe in the space, not only physically but emotionally as well. They should feel like all of their needs are being met. The rooms should make connections to nature and reflect what is more important or sacred to that child.
Often times, we and our children become so busy with activities that our spaces can get cluttered with school papers, toys, and clothes that may or may not fit. Creating systems that work for them will not only give them the tools to manage their life but will give them more joy in their daily lives by not doing what doesn’t work for them.
- When first setting up your child’s room, remember to keep it safe and healthy. Look for non-toxic paint and furniture.
- Create a soothing environment through color and images that encourages deep relaxation and sleep.
- Avoid televisions and lots of electrical equipment.
- Put toys in enclosed containers or closets so they are out of site. Ideally, put the toys in a separate play area. Limit the number of activities that occur in the bedroom. Make it a place for rest and relaxation.
- Be mindful of the images and colors you use in the room. What looks great in the light may be scary for young children in the dusk or dark.
- We should also teach our children now to be organized – keep things cleaned up and put everything in its proper place. Use storage bins that the children can reach and see into.
- Talk to your child about clearing out old to make room for new opportunities. Go through their things with them to find out which are broken or no longer used or wanted. Are there things they borrowed from a friend and need to return?
- Keep your child’s bed out of the line of the doorway against a solid wall to protect and support their head. Make sure their mattress is supportive.
- Let their room be a place to express themselves.
Work together to find out what works for them. What strategies will you use to help your children create their own supportive environments? Which of these strategies can you apply to your own space? I’d love to hear how you are using these tips.
