Murphy Bed to the Rescue

Children of divorce can find their worlds feeling topsy-turvy when one familiar home suddenly gives way to two unfamiliar places.  One thing that can help to ease this adjustment is to give your child a feeling of control over something.  Even when space is at a premium you can help your child create a special place of his or her own.

The Murphy bed shown here is designed to be open when a child is visiting.  Adorned with pillows in a favorite color scheme, nana’s blanket, and a child’s baseball trophies, toys, and family photos, the bed creates a cozy and familiar nest.   Helping your child create a personal safe haven may provide some equilibrium when the rest of the world seems to have turned upside down.

Read more about creating spaces to help a child through a difficult time.

“I think many people–even those who usually feel on top of things– can become overwhelmed when faced with change and need some assistance in imagining new beginnings; fresh solutions. This is where I come in.”