In a world where emotions can sometimes be challenging to express, a new companion has emerged to lend a helping hand. Meet our adorable stuffed animal, whom I've named Squidward. He has a happy face side and a sad/mad face side. This cute and cuddly toy not only brings joy to children and adults alike but also serves as a valuable tool for understanding and describing emotions when identifying and articulating words may be difficult.
This stuffy is a friend to everyone, regardless of age. Whether your child is navigating the complexities of emotions or a stressed out overwhelmed mama that might not know what assortment of feelings are coming up, this toy lends a listening ear and a comforting hug. Its soft and huggable exterior makes it the perfect companion for moments of joy, sadness, or frustration.
Understanding and expressing emotions is an important aspect of emotional intelligence and I'll be honest up until a few years ago there were many times when asked how I was feeling my answer was everything. It was burdensome to name it before processing and working through it. This stuffy has served our family as an excellent tool for my son and I with the wide range of emotions we experience. By simply flipping the toy's face, we can portray the energy we are feeling visually and thus starts a conversation.
I even saw a Squidward on a car's dashboard and giggled to myself. I can picture the happy side out for when the driver and car ride is going smoothly and then flipping it inside out to the mad side if someone cuts them off or traffic gets crazy. It's a much better option than flipping other drivers off in my opinion.
Our family loves and appreciates our Squidward. To us, this cute stuffy is more than just a toy; it's a companion that helps bridge the gap between emotions and words. Whether you or your child is learning to navigate feelings, this cute and cuddly friend is a very useful tool I'm grateful for our Squidward. It's a great conversation starter for us and will also get us laughing to shift our shiitake.
Oh by the way, if you'd like to grab one for your ohana, here's the link:https://bit.ly/ahmsquidward and if not no worries.
