“Hygge is about an atmosphere and experience, rather than about things. It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe, that we are shielded from the world and allow ourselves to let our guard down”
Meik Wiking
One of life's simple pleasures is watching the world turn from bright greens to burnt yellows, reds and deep browns. Being outside is a great way to find calm and comfort in our busy lives and it also provides the same comfort to our children. The reason for this is that the outdoors stimulates our senses and reduces our blood pressure and stress.
While out and about with your child, why not think of five things you can see, four things you can feel, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste?
Doing this mindfulness exercise while you are out engaging the senses allows you to become more connected with your body.
While the darker nights are not everyone's cup of tea, they’re the perfect excuse to get calm and cosy at home. You can do this by adding some blankets to the sofa or extra throws on the bed. You can also get creative in the kitchen and bake some yummy treats to make you feel a bit hygge at home.
While we know how to make spaces feel cosy and comfortable for us, how can we do it for our children?
Why not create a den for them? This could be done with:
Put all your summer clothes into a box, and makeover your wardrobe with warm jumpers, warm socks and anything else you can find! You can do the same to your child’s wardrobe and if they need any new pieces for autumn/winter, why not think about buying second-hand rather than new? The Vinted app is great for this! Vinted: Buy and sell preloved on the App Store (apple.com)
When trying to add more hygge moments to your life, our top tip is to think of the senses and use them as a springboard to making your home and experiences calmer and in tune with the season.