Sometimes it is hard for an adult to express how they are feeling, so you can imagine how frustrating this can be for a child. Children also learn from example so if they see the important adults, the role models in their lives getting upset or unhappy about something that would otherwise seem innocuous, the child tends to react the same way. It is a vicious cycle that will never end unless that child is able to learn to express their feelings in a healthy, comforting sort of way. But how do we do that?
Introducing My Happy Pillow! The creator of the cute and cuddly helper is Isabella, a six year old who just wanted to be able to express herself without saying a word. My Happy Pillow is like a friend; one you can play with one minute or share your inner most feelings with the next. My Happy Pillow is a great tool for helping children learn to recognize their own feelings and then deal with them in a safe way. Often kids will hide how they truly feel about a situation for fear of reprisal, punishment or just as bad, being misunderstood.
Spotty and Sunny – happy as clams
My Happy Pillow’s are face characters of animals your child will know and love. The first two originals are Sunny and Zee, the “happy and angry” bear and monkey. On one side you find a sweet, smiling face and on the other a not so happy one. Your child will be able to express how they feel just by showing their beloved friend. Recently more characters have been introduced to the My Happy Pillow family.
- -Shadow, the happy/shy panda
- -Spotty, the happy/bored giraffe
- -Leo, the happy/scared lion
- -Rosie, the happy/sad puppy
A bored Spotty and an angry Sunny!
My Happy Pillow characters also come in a Mini Me form with a hook so they can be carried around on a knapsack or bag! A regular sized My Happy Pillow or a Mini Me would be a great gift for all of the kids on your gift giving list this year.
Make sure you check out the My Happy Pillow website for updates and news on your favourite character and to place your order. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter!
Which character would you want your Happy Pillow to be?
FT&PD
Suz
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These are really cute, love that they can be turned over and show an unhappy face – great idea 🙂
These are so cute! Perfect for my grandchildren.
omg these are so cute and what a clever idea!!
These Pillows are really cute,love the big eyes,they grandkids would enjoy these
They’re cute, but could also be particularly useful for non-verbal children, those with disabilities, etc. Thanks for sharing!
I love these. My oldest son tends to like to lie down on the floor while watching TV. One of these pillows would be perfect for him.