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benben small dinos and egg bag

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He’s in the soup! 💕

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Fantasy inspired masc agere outfit as requested by anon!

I kinda got carried away and ended up making it dragon themed more that magic themed but I really like how it turned out!

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I saw this really nice post about how in a lot of posts, financial responsibility for a little is touted as the mark of a good Caregiver; how that idea is materialistic, not the best way to express affection, and generally not a sustainable option for caregivers. (Points I totally agree with)

Obviously I get why this is such a common tip, children aren't given financial freedom and rely on caregivers to pay for toys and stuff. Just because gifts ARE your love language, or little items DO help you regress, doesn't mean you need to put that on your carer.

Here are some nice alternatives where there is minimal to no financial burden on caregivers:

What Littles can do:

If you're very very close with your caregiver, you can always ask for them to hold your wallet or money for you (just make sure you count it up and keep track!)

If you're not as close, hand them the money before you get up to the cash register after you know what you want to buy.

Simply take them shopping with you. Pay for your own things (like a big kid!), but have CG's help pick out your toys or gear. (You can even do this online with a share-screen feature!)

Make a wish-list or Christmas-list! Go through Amazon, seasonal catalogues, or even actual stores and just window shop together! You don't need to buy anything.

You can buy materials for a project while big, and just assemble it with your carer. Even if things don't turn out, you'll have made something together. (This is especially nice with food!)

What Caregivers can do:

make your little a picture :) Everyone, little or carer, enjoys a hand-made piece, even if it's just a little doodle you made in five minutes.

Go to the library or check out some stories to read together next time.

If you do want to surprise your little, you can check with relatives, friends, and neighbors for toys (you'd probably be surprised how many cousins or aunts or friends' parents are trying to get rid of old toys and will be willing to give you Lego and Barbie sets for cheap or free)

Thrift stores are wonderful, too, and create a treasure-hunt environment which is also more of a fun experience for the both of you. Many times, you'll probably leave only having spent gas money and some time.

But of course, life is not about stuff. Being little is not about stuff.

If you're having trouble finding caregiver advice or activities that are wallet-friendly, I'd highly suggest looking into minimalist or DIY/nature centric childhood lifestyles like Montessori or Waldorf (even if you don't agree with the philosophies).

I could go on and on about how these concepts can be adapted for littles, especially littles on a budget, but I won't for now. But they can be really helpful in creating a child-like lifestyle and atmosphere that is cheap and still stimulating enough for regressors while still making a warm and nostalgic environment. (They can also be subtle). So if you're a little or caregiver on a budget, it might be nice to look into those.

The point is: You have options.

Regression does not need to be expensive for caregivers or littles.

You don't need to spend a billion dollars on these things.

Regression is a therapeutic tactic and a hobby, and it does not need to be one only open to the financially well-off.

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marukuma pola plushie

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I have a friend who needs diagnosing!

Name: homemade cooking

Skill: the spice is right

Quote: *luma noises*

Plushie diagnosis #90

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✎ play pre k - elementary! 📚🍓🌱🌈

* internet use, reading

ೄྀ࿐morning ˊˎ-

✿ take care of your needs!

drink some water!

take any medication or vitamins you need

eat something!

brush teeth, wash face, do whatever hair or skin care you feel up to!

✿ move your body! if your mobility/energy allows you, do whatever you can and want!

yoga examples: seated yoga for kids 1 / 2, standing yoga for kids, i like doing vids from these playlists 1 / 2 / 3

just dance kids on youtube

jump rope, hula hoop, run outside

take a nature walk! even 10 minutes is good to get some fresh air and warm your body. see how many cool leaves or blue cars you can find

✿ handle any chores: put toys/stuffies away, make your bed, put dishes in the sink, etc.

ೄྀ࿐afternoon ˊˎ-

✿ find a book or article about something that interests you! you can go to the library or find books in your house. here are kid friendly sites for games and information:

NASA kids

natgeo kids

britannica kids

kid safe image search

fact monster 

brainpop

✿ maybe make a poster or presentation about a topic you really like, or a collage of your favorite animal/space topic/etc. using internet images or magazine cut outs (be careful with scissors!) 

✿ free play!

dress up (yourself or dolls/stuffies)

coloring

play doctor with your stuffies

imagination

arts and crafts (lots of good ideas on pinterest)

bracelet/jewelry making

crochet/knitting

sensory bags or stimulating activities 

✿ read a couple of pages of a book, or the whole book if it’s short enough. you can also listen to an audiobook. if you don’t feel like reading you could find an episode of your fav show! i like octonauts, wild kratts, and sesame street for learning shows

✿ worksheet/activity pages

✿ lunch time! drink some water too! 

✿ outside time! if you can’t go outside, open a window for sun and fresh air if it opens all the way 

good job!!!! you are such a busybee <3 

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Doctor, there is something wrong with my weird daughter. I need a diagnosis asap.

Name: coddle fish

Skill: I'm sorry, but the weirdness with your daughter is actually a symptom of being NORMAL PILLED and BASED. Also she uses 4chan, might want to check her phone.

Quote: "shit man. I am KILLING it."

Plushie diagnosis #104

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eevee but bug type?

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looks sooo good 😖

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sleep silly

i got a pubbbbygztkjjfsjk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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i got a pubbbbygztkjjfsjk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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little baby regressors are heavy on the brain today

just teeny little babies, who aren't great at talking or saying much but you can just hold them and let them babble in your arms. and helping them do things!! giving your tiny baby a bottle and reading them baby books and helping them do colours and shapes. putting them down for naps, letting them scribble on some paper with a crayon or get their toys, and even diaps and helping with that if they need it and....just little babies, i love them so much.

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Friendly reminder that is 100% okay to have your stuffies & toys with you out in public or around other people! Most people think it’s cute and love seeing your fun stuff 🥰

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Source ~ Lil Treasures

Penny Praying Mantis by Jellycat