Long Distance CGLRE Tips

Here are some relationship tips for caregivers in a long distance relationship! These are mostly to help you make your little feel small/keep them small. 

-Petnames! -Send them coloring pages to do -Give them instructions (i.e go get your paci, go start a bath, go put on your onesie, etc etc) -Ask them for a photoshoot! @bunniebaby10  -Facetime/Call -Have them send some outfit options and pick for them -Give them a bedtime -Rules! And enforce them as best as you can -Send them games they can download on their phone/you can play together

Long Distance Caregiver Tips

•Make sure they have their comfort items. i.e Ask them to go get their paci and send a picture with it (if they're comfortable)

•Suggest foods they can easily make for themselves

•Facetime or call if you're able while they're doing tasks that might be difficult to them and help them complete it

•Read them bedtime stories!

•Make sure they eat and drink well. You can have them send pictures of their meals or whatever works for you

•Ask them for cute selfies!

•Make sure they get to bed at a reasonable time

Help Me Slip

Sometimes, I want my caregiver to help me slip into little space. I want them to notice that I'm grumpy or not having a good day or anything else. I want them to ask me if I need to be little. To start calling me my favorite pet names, telling me to go get my gear, and everything that makes me small. I want them to make me little on purpose.

What I Want as a Little

If I'm little and I say "I can be a big kid" I don't want you to say "okay, do whatever you want." I want you to tell me that I don't need to be anything other than your baby and that you'll take care of any big kid problems. Don't let me try to be big after I've already slipped.

Signs I'm Regressed/Regressing

✷I'm quieter than normal. Maybe I go nonverbal, speak less, or can't speak as well.

✷I get extra clingy. I don't want to leave my caregiver's side, cling to them more than normal, etc.

✷I use a baby voice/baby talk

✷I don't want to/can't do things for myself

✷I get spacey/stare off into space

✷I want my comfort items more than normal like my stuffies

✷I get sleepier than normal or grumpy

Littles Favorite Phrases Pt. 2

"Yes, what?" (asking them to say your title)

"is someone feeling small?"

"I love it when you're little"

"you're my little one/baby"

"you're too small for that/you're not big enough to do that"

"does someone need to be little?"

"come cuddle/come sit on my lap"

"cg knows best"

*any petnames*

"go get/let me go get *insert little gear*"

How To Make Littles Feel Small

•Generally baby them

•Lots of petnames (baby, little one, prince/ss, etc)

•Don't let them do things for themselves (cook for them, tie their shoes, get them their drinks, etc.)

•Do things like hold their hand while you're walking, help them down and up stairs, carry them if you can, etc.

•Tell them how teeny they are. (ex. "You're such a cute little baby", "aw, is someone feeling small", "my little one", etc)

•Encourage their little space. It goes a long way

•Get them their little things. A stuffie, paci, bottle, etc. Anything that helps them feel small.

•Pick out their outfits for them or help them pick out their outfits

•Give them rules or enforce your rules

Tips for New Caregivers

*Be open to tips and learning new things. Your little knows what they want best, after all.

*Do your research. Look at social media posts for tips, understand why they do what they do, etc.

*Reassure your little one often. Let them know that you *want* to be their carer and enjoy it.

*To add to the last thing, don't make it seem like being their caregiver is a chore, or something that you're only doing bc they want you to.

*Let them know how adorable they are/compliment them in ways you know they're comfortable with. Everyone needs compliments sometimes, especially those who are insecure.

*Know that things are going to be perfect. Age regression is a coping mechanism, after all, and things can get kind of sticky sometimes. It's not always happy and bubbly, and the person you're taking care of is in the mindset of a child. Meltdowns, tantrums, crying, etc. can all happen.

Why I Like Being Small

A lot of people might ask age regressors why they like being in their little space or how it helps them. Well, here’s my answer

It makes me feel good. I always feel cute when I’m little. I like to take lots of pictures of myself and dress up cute, and it just makes me feel better about my appearance. 

I take care of myself more, and if I’m too teeny to take care of myself, I’m more willing to let someone take care of me. When I’m big I can be a lot more stubborn about doing things that are good for me. 

It distracts me from things that are going on. All I’m worried about is playing with my stuffies and being happy. It’s a nice break from the real world. 

It helps me feel less stressed. Most of the time I don’t have to worry about anything. I’m just having fun and enjoying my life. 

I just enjoy it. It makes me so happy and I don’t have a care in the world. It makes me feel amazing and helps me take care of myself when I’m really needing it. 

Littles & Periods

Here are some things to help make your little feel better on their period :) -Tummy rubs -Chocolate -Heating pads/warm compresses -Warm baths -Lots of cuddles and lovins -Comfy pajamas -Cozy blankies -Their favorite foods

Things to Make Your Little Feel Tiny

♡ If they’re sucking on their thumb, offer them their paci ♡ If you’re bigger than them, give them your clothes  ♡ Make their food for them ♡ Give them their drinks in a sippy cup or bottle  ♡ Draw baths for them (make sure to add lots of bubbles and bath toys!) ♡ Lots of pet names :) ♡ Help them pick out their clothes n get dressed!

I Want Attention

Here are some signs your little wants attention: ✰ They’re fussier than normal ✰ Biting ✰ Lots of whining ✰ Huffy ✰ Tantrums ✰ Tugging on your shirt  @little_bunnie10 ✰ Grumbling ✰ Brattiness/brattier than normal ✰ They get grumpy at you ✰ Quieter than normal/seems upset ✰ Pouting 

Playdates

Here are some fun things to do at playdates/little sleepovers!

☼  Color! You can go to the store and pick out matching coloring books or you can print some out! ☼ Take cute pictures. You guys are adorable after all! ☼ Do crafts! You can make paci clips, hair accessories, fun cards, etc. @little_bunnie10 ☼ Play games. Video games, board games, games like truth or dare, or anything you can come up with. ☼ Go outside! Go for a walk, to the park, or just have fun sitting in the sun ☼ Picnic! ☼ Pull an all nighter :P just don’t get caught!!  @little_bunnie10 ☼ Have lots of snacks n junk food ☼ Play with your stuffies  ☼ Watch your favorite movies and tv shows ☼ Have lots of fun! Don’t be shy and don’t worry about your little friend judging you. You are both so cute and valid!

Bad Words

CW; BAD LANGUAGE

baby: fuck!!

Caregiver: little one! that is not how we talk. do you want to explain why you said a bad word angel?

baby: because I wanted to! fuck! fuck! fuck!

Caregiver: alright baby, time out. now. when you're done you can write lines. language like that won't be tolerated.

baby: *pouts* whyyy @little_bunnie10

Caregiver: because little ones like you don't say words like that. now, off to time out.

Agere Journal

Starting an agere journal is a great way to keep track of your regression and have fun! Here are some prompts (none of these are mine, credit at the bottom)

-What are your favorite songs to listen to when regressed? -Write a story about all the colors of the rainbow meeting each other. -Design your dream stuffie (size, color, animal, texture, etc). -If you had infinite money, what agere things would you buy? -Write down some games that you can play in the bath, with your stuffies/dolls, by yourself, etc. -Design your dream paci (color, design, etc). -Doodle your little self. -Write a list of things you want to buy to make your room feel more little. -Plan your dream agere playdate. Who is it with? Where do you go? What do you do? -What are your favorite movies to watch when regressed? -Design an animal. What does it look like? Where does it live? How does it act? -Write down some fun facts about your favorite subject (dinosaurs, planets, etc). -You’re a spy. What stuffies do you take on missions? What is your code name? -What cases do you work? -Draw your dream agere outfit. -Write a story about taking home a mysterious egg and having it hatch into a dragon. -Make a list of your favorite nicknames to be called and/or your favorite nicknames to call people (friends, caregivers, etc). -About me page! -Likes and dislikes -Yummy foods! Draw your fave foods! -Cute clothes! Draw some cute clothing items! -A big list of all your favorite things! -Draw your stuffies! -Make up a new constellation and write its name and story! Draw it too! -Fashion design time! Design some cute clothes /dresses/ onesies! -Make or glue in a word search! -Draw your favorite place!

Credit: https://buttercupagere.tumblr.com/post/184411519485/agere-journal-prompts https://ageregressionresources.tumblr.com/post/183527594859/1-about-me-page-2-likes-and-dislikes-3-yummy

Being Little At School

♛ Wear cute clothes ♛ Wear a mask and use your paci under it! Some places even sell pacis sewn into masks ♛ Keep coloring supplies in your bag ♛ Decorate your things with stickers ♛ Get a water bottle that has a rubber straw! It’ll be kinda like a sippy cup ♛ Do your hair in cute hairstyles ♛ If you’re regressed during school and scared you won’t be able to hide it, try to raise your hand as little as possible.  @little_bunnie10 ♛ Have a friend that knows you’re a little that you can tell when you’re regressed! That way they can help you out

Anxiety

Dealing with anxiety as a little can be very difficult, and as a caregiver figuring out how to help can be quite stressful. Here are some helpful tips for caregivers that have littles with anxiety!

Ღ Be gentle. Try to keep your voice at a calm and soothing tone, and avoid yelling as much as possible. Yelling can stress out someone with anxiety even mores o than it would someone without.  Ღ Be patient. It can take a long time to soothe their worries and make them feel better about things. It’s okay if it takes a while and it’s not your fault if it does. Anxiety makes our brains tell us things that aren’t true and it can be hard to overcome that.   @little_bunnie10 Ღ Reassure them often. Even if they don’t ask for it, it’s important to reassure them often about the little things. They might be too scared to ask for reassurance when they’re feeling insecure. They probably over think things often and a little bit of reassurance can go a long way.  Ღ Ask them how they’re feeling. Sometimes it can take a couple of tries. They might be too scared to express their emotions, thinking you’ll get mad at them or leave them if they do.  @little_bunnie10 Ღ Remember that them questioning you doesn’t mean you’re doing a bad job most of the time. They just overthink a lot and want to make sure that you still want to be with them. Them asking you if you still care about them doesn’t mean that you’ve done a bad job showing your love for them, it just means that they are anxious about losing you and overthinking.