Kids have a lot of mood swings. One moment they are in jovial mood, the next minute they want to be left alone. This is when you get into conflict with them. So why not device a way for you to know what your kids currently feel?
Door hangers are a good option. Kids will love them because it allows them to 'display' their moods for the entire household to see. A 'welcome' door hanger in your kid's room is indeed a welcome message. On the other hand, a 'busy' sign might be an indication that you should leave them alone for a while. Meanwhile, a 'shhh...sleeping' or 'do not disturb' door hangers will give your kid their needed sleep.
These custom-made signs will not only release your kids' creativity, it will also empower them to take control over their own feelings. It lets your kid express themselves as any adult would verbally do. Since your kids lack the facility to express their feelings, particularly if they are in a foul mood, these door hangers might do the trick.
The best door hangers are the ones that they made themselves. Here are few tips to encourage your kids to make their own:
1. Make them understand the purpose. The first step is to make your kids understand the purpose of creating the special project. Make them understand that it is a way for them to communicate their feelings with members of the household including you. Tell them that rather than crying or sulking or throwing tantrums, the door hangers will tell everyone what they feel.
2. Show them a sample a door hanger. Life imitates art. To make your kids understand how it should look like, offer them a sample. The internet has a lot of samples, download one with their favorite character to make them more enthusiastic.
3. Give them the materials. After making them understand the purpose of the project. Give them the materials that they would need:
• Cardboad paper or illustration paper cut in a shape they desire (rectangular ones are the best). Be sure to leave a space on top for the door knob hole.
• Coloring materials (pens, permanent markers, pastel, water color)
Let you kids' imagination run wild. You can offer them optional items to make their door hangers look more delightful. Try giving them some colored threads, ribbons, beads, sea shells and some glue and you would be surprised with what they can do with these things.
Voila! You've got yourself an instant door hanger. Apart from giving your kids something to do, it is also free time for you - a very rare opportunity indeed.
