healthykids
Goodnight, Moon
Creating Soulful Bedrooms for Children
by Judith Fertig
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hild represents “a shift, a cel-
New Baby
ebration, a milestone” in the life
An infant’s room needs to be soft and
of any family, remarks author
soothing, so a baby can adjust to the
and artist Jill Butler. In her recent book,
Provide comfy pillows on the bed
“less-cushioned” life outside the womb,
Create the Space You Deserve, she
along with a good reading lamp.
note Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison
explores how loving parents want their
Forbes, authors of The Peaceful Nurs-
little ones to feel happy at home every
ery. Babies are stimulated enough by
day in a loving, nurturing safe place,
modern lifestyles; the one place they
where they can grow into the fullness of
in the outside world, the interior world
should be able to simply drift off to a
who they are meant to be.
of a child’s room should be a refuge of
peaceful sleep is in their room.
“All kids need a space of their
calm, comfort, creativity and renewal.
Feng Shui principles can help par-
own, a sacred place, where everyday
“Their rooms are like the French
ents create the environment that pro-
realities like peer pressure, family
expression le jardin secret... their
motes quiet calm and sleep. To encour-
issues, bullies at school or low self-
secret garden,” continues Butler. “It’s
age relaxation, consider painting the
esteem cannot penetrate; a place of
their most basic nest, so encourage
baby’s room a soft color, such as cream,
comfort and creativity that reflects
and allow it to grow into their space
pale blue or lavender. Add soothing art-
and encourages their own positive
just as they want it.” Making a child’s
work, monochromatic or pale, printed
intentions and beliefs, values, goals
room such a soulful sanctuary is an
bedding and gentle aromas from traces
and dreams for life,” elaborates Kellee
ongoing project, as periodic changes
of essential oils (chamomile, rose, va-
Katillac, author of Kids’ Sacred Places:
reflect the individual growth and
nilla or lavender) in baby-safe products.
Rooms for Believing and Belonging. She
changing interests of a child, from the
Position the crib so that the baby can
advises that no matter what is going on
crib to a teenager’s digs.
see the door to help quell anxiety, and
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