BIG HUGS 2:

shout out to regressors who have “fallen behind” their peers! those who don’t have their license/permit yet, those with poor grades, those who have dropped out of school, those who have been expelled, those who still live with parents/guardians, those who are unemployed! no matter the reason for it, be it physical health, mental health, financial struggles or whatever the case may be, you are not alone! 🩵

reposted blog ~ credits

☆ strawberry kitty petre (for me)!

x / x / x

A snail please?

stuffie that i got recently!!

him name is briar :3

To battle!!!

HIIHIIIIII LOOK WHAT I MADE!!!

use them as u wish no credit needed :3

(Ik im bad at animation and it looks all wobbly :(. And!! Credit to sketchmichi on deviantart for the base!! I just- erm- traced most of it. But that’s ok cause it’s a base!!)

You can enjoy stuff that makes your inner child happy even if you:

💕 are dating/married

✨️ have kids of your own

🌈 have a job (no matter how "important" it is)

💕 are out of school

✨️ have a budget

🌈 enjoy not-kid-friendly stuff too

💕 choose not to share with others or engage online

✨️ got rid of your childhood stuff in an attempt to "grow up"

🌈 have "no reason" to do inner child work (i.e. trauma)

startin to feel small but i need to stay big to make lunch and do homework. so now i wanna cry :(

Play ideas for chronically ill, disabled, or otherwise bed bound/low energy littles

Hi all! I am chronically ill. I am not comfortable sharing my specific diagnosis, but I am more than okay with talking about disability in general. Everything below is based on my own personal experiences and activities I like to do while stuck in bed. Everyone's body and experiences are different. I may list some things that just aren't an option for you, and that's okay. You are more than welcome to add on to this post with activities you do too!

🐛 Open the curtains and cloud watch! I like to look for clouds that remind me of animals or characters and day dream a story about them. If the weather is nice, consider opening your window a little bit and letting some fresh air into your room.

🐦 Bird watch! I have a bird feeder outside my window that I painted myself from a kid's kit. There are also bird feeders that have suction cups that can be stuck right on your window. You can also make your own seed ornaments. You could pick yourself up a kids book or two on learning to identify birds.

🌷 Get a window planter. You may need someone's help to set one up, but once they are in place they are fairly easy to care for. I like pansies and marigolds because they remind me of childhood, and they are low maintenance and do well in containers.

📖 Audiobooks are great for middles who want to read chapter books. If you have a library card you can borrow tons of audiobook, ebooks, and comics through hoopla and Libby for free. There are some audiobooks for younger kiddo books, but honestly I think YouTube is better for that.

🖼️ Scrapbooks and journals! Being penpals with another little is also an option, but I do recommend using basic internet safety and common sense. (I don't think you should do this if you are under 18). You could always scan/take pictures of your letter and send it digitally to your penpal instead.

🛏️ If you spend a lot of time in bed, and have the money to do so, I really recommend getting items to make your time in bed more comfortable. Extra pillows, or even a reading pillow can be helpful. Lap desks or bed tables can give you space to color or set up play scenes with small toys.

🌟 You can also decorate the area around your bed to make it more child like! Fairy lights, glow in the dark stars, bed canopies, posters, and the like.

🪑 I have a floor chair I use for times I am playing outside of my bed. Being close to the floor helps me feel small, but not having back support hurts after a short while. I have an adjustable one that I can lay flat on the floor as a sleeping mat. Very helpful for the times when I need a quick nap after playtime.

🎨 Check the seasonal and kids sections at dollar stores and Five Below. I usually find fun craft kits that can keep me occupied for a bit for really cheap.

🧶 Do your own crafts! I like the knit and crochet. Some people can do them in bed, but I find it difficult to find a comfortable way to do that. However making friendship bracelets in bed works out pretty well. They make great gifts, even for non little friends. Or you could make matching ones for you and your CG or favorite plushie!

🪀 Make your own sensory bin! You can find tons of tutorials and ideas online. Bonus is you can get most of the items you would use at the dollar store. There are tons of other DIY sensory toys you can make as well if you look around. Glitter/shaker bottles are pretty popular too.

🐇 Cuddle with your stuffed animals. Tell them stories. Play pretend. Read to them. They will appreciate all of it.

🎮 If you have an old 3DS stuffed away in a drawer somewhere, pull it back out. 3DS are fairly easy to install homebrew and there are toooons of kiddo friendly games you could get (check 3ds.hacks.guide for this, do not follow tutorials on YouTube or random websites as they very well could be outdated)

💊 Decorate your medicine organizers with stickers. If you use mobility aids you can decorate them as well! Fake flowers are great for decorating mobility aids and there are tons of ideas you can find online.

🍼 I have stomach problems that makes it hard for me to eat enough. I often drink Ensure to make sure I am getting enough calories/nutrients. I get the strawberry flavor and sometimes put it in my sippy cup and pretend it is strawberry milk 😋

😴 If you need rest, rest! You deserve to get as much sleep as your body needs. Babies and toddlers take naps all the time! Trying to just exist with chronic health issues is difficult enough. You don't need to push yourself.

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i've noticed people are feeling a little icky and a little down right now. so, since i can't hug you all - i'm going to ask for you all to do a little thing for me. if you see this post, please comment one positive thing. you may find the words you're needing to hear in the comments ❤︎.

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i'll go first : you are not your thoughts, you are not what people call you. you are a kind hearted person who is and will get their happily ever after ❤︎

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