Psychology of color in children

We know that little ones love to draw and that colors are a fundamental part of their learning process at school, however, we rarely stop to think about how colors impact our children's lives and how we can influence their mood or behaviors by applying color psychology.

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First you need to know what color psychology is. The brain processes colors and associates them with different emotions, moods or behaviors, therefore, knowing what they mean can help us improve certain aspects of our children's behavior.

The colors we choose for our children's furniture, rooms and even clothes, can generate different reactions in them, so if you have a shy or restless child, a curious one, an imaginative one or a very nervous one, you can stimulate them in very positive ways by changing the color palettes they are normally exposed to.

Colors and their meaning:

 

White is a favorite of many parents when it comes to painting their little ones' rooms. It is a color that generates calm, tranquility and peace. It transmits and exacerbates creativity by printing so much visual order. So if you need your child to be a little more creative, a large blank canvas opens up countless possibilities.

 

Although red brings energy and vitality, you have to know how to balance it because in some children it increases aggressiveness and restlessness. If your child tends to have a lot of tantrums, avoid this color in his room.

 

Yellow not only brings light, energy and vitality but also a lot of optimism. It is an ideal color for melancholic, nostalgic or contemplative children because it gives them a boost of energy and happiness. If they have suffered a close loss, moved to a new city, a grandparent passed away or the child has gone through a period of sadness, yellow can help them see everything in a more beautiful and positive way.

 

Blue is undoubtedly one of the favorite colors of psychologists who work with children because of the effects it has on them. It transmits serenity and peace. It helps restless children to sleep better. However, it is necessary to dose very well in excessively calm children because it can make them very drowsy or lethargic.

Violet, on the other hand, mixes the best of two worlds, the energy of red with the serenity of blue, making a perfect balance to bring out those qualities in the child.

Orange is also a great choice, mixing the powerful and optimistic of yellow with the vitality of red, which in turn enhances communication and is perfect for children who are shy or awkward to talk to.

Watch also how your child uses colors when drawing, if he uses the exact colors and does not allow mistakes, you could have a perfectionist and a bit inflexible child. If instead they go for reduced color palettes or always use the same tones, they could be shy children who are afraid to go out of their comfort zone.

Use colors on a daily basis and create spaces of tranquility and well-being for your little ones by applying these tips.