Popsugar Parenting Instagram At-Home Calming-Corner Ideas Calming Corners Put an Effective, Positive Spin on Timeouts — Here's How to Make One 4 August 2020 by Murphy Moroney View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cherish (@cherishmarie80) on Jun 25, 2020 at 9:07am PDT Although timeouts are the old-school way to help kids who are still learning to process their emotions take a needed break, they're far from perfect. Of course, there are various alternatives to timeouts — such as redirecting behaviour or taking a moment to meditate — but a recent trend, "calming corners," might be the most pragmatic solution we've seen yet. In essence, a calming corner — or a calm-down corner— is a dedicated space meant for young children to wind down and process their emotions, whether they're angry, upset, or overstimulated. Designed to help kids regain control over their feelings, these safe spaces can come in many forms and generally contain comforting or soothing materials. Ideal for the home or classroom, a calming corner features a soft place to sit or meditate, various books, posters with breathing exercises, and "quiet" toys that don't make noise. While a calming corner can be tailored to fit your children's ages and needs, the space should be relatively private. Ahead, find some examples of calming corners parents have created for their little ones at home that strive to promote children's mindfulness and emotional well-being. And if you're looking for helpful ways to help kids feel zen, check out this comprehensive list of ways to help kids calm down. Related: More Parents Are Considering Microschools Amid COVID-19; Here's What They Entail View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennafer (Jenna) (@teachingwithhappiness) on Aug 6, 2019 at 2:31pm PDT 1 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lakeshore Learning (@lakeshorelearning) on Sep 12, 2019 at 9:01am PDT 2 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma (@missemma_eyfs) on Jul 30, 2020 at 8:50am PDT 3 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Brittany Webber (@dr.brittanywebber) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:52am PDT 4 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janice 🌼 Momma Wanderer (@mommawanderer) on Jul 21, 2020 at 9:50am PDT 5 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skylar Rose (@skylarrose7_01) on Jul 18, 2020 at 1:19pm PDT 6 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by @childrens_mindfulness on Jul 10, 2020 at 3:59am PDT 7 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cherish (@cherishmarie80) on Jun 25, 2020 at 9:07am PDT 8 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by YOKO® (@yokomexico) on Jun 24, 2020 at 11:58am PDT 9 / 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nichole Crandall (@nicholecrandall) on Jun 11, 2020 at 9:58am PDT 10 / 10 InstagramPositive ParentingToddlersLittle KidsParenting TipsParenting