Rain rain go away…come again another day… little Johnny wants to play… When the bad weather prevents our kids from running out in the yard, you’ll be glad you invested in an indoor playhouse. An indoor playhouse allows your child to “escape” anytime he wants to. For children, that’s a huge boost to his sense of security and confidence. As child psychologists explain, the older a child gets, the more he needs space to be able to separate his identity from his family’s. First, he gets more physically adept and is able to do more things on his own. Then, he develops relationships outside of his immediate circle: playmates, classmates, teachers, etc. But when he’s younger, like in preschool or early grade school, the idea of being independent can be frightening. Parents have to create a “safe” place where he can escape without actually cutting ties or venturing into scary, unfamiliar territory (and when you’re four years old, the playground can be scary, unfamiliar territory). That’s what the indoor playhouse does. They’re a home within a home, a separate world where he can go in at will, and when he’s ready to come out, all he has to do is to take a few steps. In this sense, the indoor playhouse becomes a stage for his own self-discovery. Here, he practices his imagination, he nurtures his self-esteem, and he feels safe and in control. It’s really one of the best toys parents can give to their kids. Factors when choosing an indoor playhouse Size - Naturally, this will take up space, and not all families have the luxury of owning a 12-bedroom mansion. Many parents wonder where they’ll put the indoor playhouse, or even if it’s worth the space that can go to other furniture. However, with the indoor playhouse market growing, there are a lot of choices in terms of both style and size. Check out the website, look at the dimensions, and then measure how much room it’ll actually take. Many are surprised that with a little creative repositioning of furniture, they can fit an indoor playhouse quite easily. Collapsible- Parents can also look into getting a collapsible indoor playhouse that can be packed up between uses. For example, you can bring it out during weekends, and then put it away on school days. You can also set it up for your child to play in while allowing you to accomplish your everyday tasks and still keep an eye on your child. This is very ideal for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Style- It’s very important that parents allow the child to choose what playhouse to get. Since this is his sanctuary, it makes sense if he has a part in deciding what look he prefers. Parents can narrow down choices to two or three and then allow the child to have the final say. If the indoor playhouse is supposed to be a surprise find out what category or theme the child would be most interested in. No use giving a circus indoor playhouse to someone who’s more into astronauts. Wishrooms.com offers unique Kid Furniture for Bedrooms and Playrooms at affordable prices. Posted: 1/31/07 Kid Furniture | Theme Rooms | Sleeping Bags | University | Tables and Chairs | Hand Painted Child Table and Chair Sets | Theme Sets | | Couch and Chairs | Art Table | Natural Table and Chair Sets | Outdoor Furniture Toy Boxes | Vanity | | Rocking Chairs | Rocking Horses | Clothes Stands | Book Shelves | Toddler Beds Desks | School | Storage | Potty Chairs | | Step Stools | Playhouses | Art Easels | Toys | Sensory Play | Educational Toys | Puzzles | Blocks | Infant and Toddler Toys | | Wooden Toys | Construction Toys | Pretend Play | | Articles | We accept the following payment methods: Unique Kids Bedroom and Playroom Furniture Owned and Operated by WishRooms.com Corp. Kid Furniture | Child Bedroom Furniture | Playroom Furniture