๐งBring juice or water in cute sippy cups or baby bottles.
๐Pack fruits and veggies in cute containers, gotta have your veggies and greens to stay healthy and energized.
๐ฅช Bring a sandwich of any choice. Or any food you are in the mood for.
๐ชDon't forget any other snacks you want to bring. Maybe goldfish, animal crackers, Scooby snacks or anything you like.
๐ญBring dessert of some kind, easy to eat or tiny little candies that make you feel little
๐งธ Bring your favorite picnic blanket to lay on and your favorite stuffed animal to cuddle with.
๐ฒYou can have a picnic on the beach, in the nature park or at the playground. Anywhere you feel you'd like to have a picnic. You can even have one in your living room if it's rainy outside.
๐ถ Listen to Disney or other little music while you have your picnic.
๐Enjoy your picnic and have fun on your fun day.
one time when i was a bit younger, my hair was so knotted and filthy because my parents didn't care to teach me proper hygiene.... and my older brother had to take me into the front yard and put the water hose to the back of my head in an attempt to clean me. i would have been around 11 or 12??? he would have been around 15. hes also the one who taught me how to take care of my curly, thick hair. he defended me from my verbally abusive father even to the detriment of his mental health. he shouldnt have been put into that position as a young child, and sometimes the guilt eats me up inside. but even though i've never had a proper caregiver, i think my brother probably has counted as one for most of my life.
Everyone's always "advocate mental health and get help and support people finding healthy coping mechanisms " until they don't like or agree with the coping mech. Even if it's healthy and helps .
[Disclaimer: I am highly aware he wouldn't likely do any of this. Though he is a big comfort to me and I don't see any agere content with him. ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐.]
๐ช Definitely a very laid back caregiver, he doesn't care what you do as long as you don't hurt yourself or run off from him.
๐ช He can be a little grumpy sometimes but he ๐๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ has time for his little one.
๐ช He isn't exactly one to enforce punishments, he usually stays soft spoken and talks it out.
๐ช His favorite thing is "naptime" since he enjoys getting to cuddle and help you fall asleep. It's very relaxing and he feel's accomplished knowing he made you comfy enough for sleep.
๐ช He is the kind of caregiver that sneaks healthy stuff into your food. Especially if you aren't big on healthy stuff like veggies or fruit's.
๐ช He does best with quiet littles! Even if they get loud from being over/understimulated or just having a tantrum he doesn't mind.
๐ช He loves cuddles a whole lot; he didn't get that much interaction or physical affection until you came along. He likes to give you surprise hugs and tickles from behind [only if you're okay with any of that].
๐ช He almost never yell's, he likes to keep quiet and calm. If he raises his voice on accident he usually apologizes right after and provides love.
๐ช He ๐ก๐ค๐ซ๐๐จ to cook; so you're never going to be out of snack's or food with him. He is always trying new recipe's and likes to have you be his little taste tester.
๐ช He always keeps pacis or stuffies laying around so he has them on hand for his littles.
๐ช He doesn't mind carrying you around and if anything he love's doing it!
Date ideas on a budget for your little one/Partner:
๐ Go to the dollar store and buy a bunch of cute things to craft with at home. Get some baby stuff and make deco pacifiers
๐ Go to the park and swing in the swing sets for a bit. Go later in the day when it's almost dark cuz usually there aren't many people there and you have the park to yourself
๐ Go hiking at a nature park, hiking around your neighborhood. Be sure to bring healthy snacks or little snacks so you can have a mini picnic while hiking and drink plenty of water
๐ Pick out shows you want to watch or movie series and get all your favorite plushies and blankets and pile them on the couch or bed to watch with you. Turn the lights down low and the volume up so you have a comfy movie theater experience at home.
๐ Go for a nice drive down a scenic route and talk about things you'd like to do in the future and how you'll accomplish them. Enjoy the scenery and don't forget to let the windows down and enjoy the smell of the outdoors.
๐ Cook little foods together in the kitchen and bake together. It's a great way to learn new things and bond together. Don't forget to lick the spoons clean!
sensitive talk, don't read while regressed ( /nav, /safe )
does anyone have tips for coping with intrusive thoughts while regressed ?
I noticed that mine become a lot worse the more I try to push them out- and it's so hard to be small while my mind is so negative. I've tried distractions, but they don't work very well.