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US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Punch the monkey isn't alone in bonding with his emotional support toy

Rescued and orphaned animals form emotional attachments to toys, finding comfort, joy, and companionship in the absence of their families.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

Grown-Ups Are Sharing The "Little Kid" Things They Still Do, And It's Healing My Inner Child

I got myself a weighted stuffed animal because I have pretty terrible anxiety, and even though he doesn't, my husband liked it so much I got him one, too. I'm 45 and he's 53, and we sleep with Bean (sloth) and Java (capybara) every night. I will NEVER judge anyone at any age for sleeping with stuffed animals. đź’•
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Psychology
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

Stuffed Animals Are Pure Magic

Stuffed animals serve as therapeutic comfort and transition objects for adults, providing emotional support, nostalgia, and relief from stress.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

The Parenting Cheat Code Hiding on Your Child's Backpack

Plush keychains can provide emotional support and comfort to children, conveying parental love during challenging moments.
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