Calm Corner x Lalo

Creating a “Calm Corner” with our Lalo The Play Tent has been a game changer in our household 🙏💖🧘‍♀️

A Calm Corner is a designated safe space for children when they need some time to regulate, relax, & reset. It is also a great mindfulness tool — for both mama & kiddos!

Here are my top tips for setting up your own Calm Corner:

💖 Make it Cozy — we opted for the Lalo Play Tent to help create an even more relaxing, quiet space without distractions. Include comfy pillows, blankets, & stuffies to make it an inviting space for your kiddo.

💖 Stock the Space — add tools that offer a variety of regulation skills - listening, tactile/sensory output items, books, meditation encouragement, coloring, etc. A timer is also a great idea to clearly define calm corner time.

💖 Demonstrate Mindfulness — incorporate mindfulness & breathing exercises into your own day so that your child learns through watching how you handle stress & emotions. Gently guide your child through these practices in their Calm Corner until they start to do them independently.

💖 Keep it Positive — try not to associate this space with punishment or “time out.” That way, over time, your child will start to recognize when they want to be there and choose to self-regulate and calm down on their own.

Bonus — The Lalo Play Tent is made with sustainably sourced FSC Certified beech wood and natural canvas. It blends in perfectly with any decor and is super simple to set up (took me 5 minutes)! Head here to shop this and other beautiful baby & toddler products from Lalo.

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