Calm-down corner

Rainbow canopy nook

  • Meltdowns
  • Bedtime
  • Connection
  • Ages 3+

Why I recommend it

Dr. Hayley Crain, child psychologist

Some kids settle faster in a small, enclosed space. This canopy makes a cozy spot that can become a calm-down or reading corner. Add a few pillows and a soft light and it becomes a place they choose to go.

How to use it

  1. Hang it in a quiet corner, away from the busiest part of the room.
  2. Add a cushion, a few books and one or two calming tools.
  3. Spend calm time there together first, so it feels safe, not like a time-out.

Try saying

“Want to take a break in your cozy spot?”

Good to know

Follow the hanging instructions and keep cords and fabric out of reach of babies and toddlers.