Popsugar Parenting Staying Home Calming-Corner Items, Posters, and Resources From Beanbag Chairs to Sensory Boxes, These 11 Products Belong in Your Kids' Calming Corner 25 August 2020 by Murphy Moroney Image Source: genmindful.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. While parents today may have gotten their fair share of timeouts when they were little, this traditional form of discipline isn't always the best option. Of course, there are different alternatives to timeouts, like redirecting behaviour or encourageing children to meditate, but the use of calming corners are on the rise in early childhood development circles. In short, 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. Great for the home or the classroom, calming corners typically include a comfy place to sit, toys that promote relaxation and reflection, as well as books and posters to help children navigate their feelings. Parents who are interested in creating their own calming corner can scroll ahead to get a look at helpful products that will make your little ones find peace amid even the most catastrophic meltdown. Related: You'll Want to Steal This Mom's Affordable Hack For Helping Kids Learn at Home Big Joe Bean Bag Image Source: amazon.com Doesn't the Big Joe Bean Bag in Sapphire ($35) look so inviting? We have a feeling your kiddos will actually enjoy decompressing in this little slice of heaven. Big Joe Bean Bag in Sapphire $35 from amazon.com Buy Now NK SUPPORT Bean Bag Sofa Image Source: walmart.com We're kinda vibing with this NK SUPPORT Bean Bag Sofa ($37). We're loving the yellow! NK SUPPORT Bean Bag Sofa $37 from walmart.com Buy Now Crate & Barrel Adjustable Bean Bag Chair Image Source: crateandbarrel.com Crate & Barrel's Adjustable Bean Bag Chair ($149) is available in three colours and can be laid flat thanks to a pair of helpful straps. Crate & Barrel's Adjustable Bean Bag Chair $149 from crateandbarrel.com Buy Now Time-In ToolKit Image Source: genmindful.com Parents can score a ton of fun accessories for their children's calming corner thanks to the Time-In ToolKit ($59), which provides caregivers with posters, mindfulness cards, and more! Time-In ToolKit $59 from genmindful.com Buy Now Calm Down Corner Feelings Thermometer Poster Bundle Image Source: etsy.com The Calm Down Corner Feelings Thermometer Poster Bundle ($15) provides parents with PDF versions of a calm down corner guide, posters, and sheets that help kids work through their feelings. Calm Down Corner Feelings Thermometer Poster Bundle $15 from etsy.com Buy Now Basic Self-Regulation Box Image Source: etsy.com Get kids recentreed by investing in a Playdough Sensory Busy Box ($27), which includes playdough, wooden blocks, glitter foam balls, rocks, and more! Playdough Sensory Busy Box $27 from etsy.com Buy Now Ready, Set, Calm: Calm Down Kit Image Source: etsy.com Created by a special education teacher, the Ready, Set, Calm: Calm Down Kit ($22) includes a mini notepad and pencil, fidget toys, and scented bubbles. Ready, Set, Calm: Calm Down Kit $22 from etsy.com Buy Now Pinch Me Therapy Dough Image Source: pinchmedough.com The sweet smell of lavender in this Pinch Me Therapy Dough ($25) will certainly help calm stressed kiddos down. Pinch Me Therapy Dough $25 from pinchmedough.com Buy Now Sitting Still Like a Frog Activity Book Image Source: Amazon Chock-full of mindfulness games and activities, Sitting Still Like a Frog Activity Book ($11) has stickers, crafts, and colouring pages designed to make little ones feel zen. A Kids Book About Anxiety Image Source: AkidsBookAbout.com Leaving out helpful resources in your child's calming corner is key. Start with A Kids Book About Anxiety ($20) and build your library from there. I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness Image Source: Amazon Children can learn how to manage their mindfulness and make good choices by flipping through I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness ($7). Staying HomePositive ParentingToddlersLittle KidsParenting TipsKid Shopping