For young children, the bathroom is a place of happy splashing, water play. It is a place where children learn to care for their bodies. Most children  love their time in the bathroom, to relax in the water, to wonder at the magic of bubbles, to feel clean and safe.

Over centuries, baths have been known to have restorative powers; it is a form of touch, of sensory information, and a way to bring warmth into body, spirit, and soul.

The sense of touch can be nourished through bathing,  For children, lavender, Roman chamomile, and mandarin are among oils that are safe for little ones.  A few bath toys — some little fish, a wooden water whistle, some sail boats — can make bathing a happy event.

While the beauty of the home is one area to explore, beauty of body, soul, and spirit is another.  The bathroom is a place to pay attention to our inner and outer beauty.