It’s portable too, so makes a great alternative to a weighted blanket.

Sit with your child and attempt to pinpoint what is it that’s worrying them and write it down.

Your little one can then feed their worries to the Worry Monster and he’ll eat them away.

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Mood Bearsare plush toys, specifically designed to help support mental health and wellbeing.

Turn story time into a chance to alleviate worries, with this adorableI Can Do Itbook.

Similarly, toys which embody slow, rhythmic movements can also help to calm a racing mind.

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Take the Mood Bears, for example.

It’s also worth looking at how you’re free to use story time to encourage helpful conversation.

Worry Monster plush toy

Sensory bean bags to help teach children about emotions

Nervous Mood Bear

I Can Do It children’s book, with heart affirmations

Worrybug stones to help with anxiety

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Light Up Pop Game

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