If you're considering updating your child’s room, you should incorporate your child in the process so they
enjoy doing
homework and playing in their own space. It might be scary for some parents to let their kids decorate their rooms and chose colors, but it doesn't have to be.
Interior designer and author Elaine Ryannotes that
children who are
allowed to design and decorate their rooms (alongside their parents)
become more empowered, confident and motivated. She has some tips to share on how to avoid the back-to-school decorating blues and enjoy the
process:
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Let Your Child Be the Designer
The small book,
You & Your Child: Designing Your Child’s Bedroom WITH Your Child
shows parents how to share in the designing of their child’s bedroom,
thus enriching their special relationship. Start by listening to your
child. Children readily tell you what they want
their rooms to look like if you ask them. When children’s rooms are
created
by them, instead of for them, they gain confidence and it affirms their belief in themselves.
·
Let the Toy Box Be Your Guide
Take
a peek inside your child’s toy box for “clues”. Their toy box and
favorite toys accurately speak to the possessions that are near and dear
to them.
Does your child love horses? Find a fun away to include it in their
room. Ask your child to show you his or her favorite toys and colors,
and have fun exploring your options. Children’s rooms are their refuge
and will give you insight as to what your child
loves. In the Elaine Ryan Home Decorating Kit, you will learn how to
trust your child’s intuition and listen to their decorating tastes.
·
Remember It’s Your Child’s Room, Not Yours
While
parents only have the best intentions when refreshing a child’s room,
it’s important to have an open mind. Elaine Ryan gives examples on how
parents
can subtly disapprove colors and themes their child wants. Learn how to
keep an open mind and accept any and all choices your child makes.
After all, it’s just paint!
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