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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Worry_dollWorry doll - Wikipedia

    An assortment of worry dolls. Worry dolls (also named trouble dolls; Spanish Muñeca quitapena) are small, mostly hand-made dolls that originate from the highland indigenous people of Guatemala.

    • What Are Guatemalan Worry Dolls?
    • The Best Guatemalan Worry Dolls For Childhood Anxiety
    • The Last Thing You Need to Know About Guatemalan Worry Dolls

    Worry dolls (sometimes referred to as “trouble dolls”) are a centuries-old way to help children with anxiety. In Guatemalan culture, tiny, handmade dolls are given to an anxious child by a trusted adult, who explains that the doll will take care of all their worries. The child then tells the doll their worries and puts it under their pillow at nigh...

    While there are many types of worry dolls on the market, I highly encourage you to honor the Guatemalan tradition by purchasing from Central American artists or organizations that give back to the people of Guatemala.

    While worry dolls can be an effective tool for helping children through anxiety, they should never replace the loving support of a caregiver. To learn more about effective positive parenting that empowers healthy social-emotional development, I invite you to join me (and thousands of fellow parents around the world) in taking Such a Little While’s ...

  2. Apr 5, 2023 · Guatemalan worry dolls have been around for centuries, providing comfort and entertainment to small children. Making them on your own can be therapeutic, and it's a fun craft for kids of almost any age to do.

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  3. Dec 12, 2021 · Learn how worry dolls are used in Guatemalan culture to relieve children's and adults' worries and nightmares. Discover the origin, the tradition, and the stories of these small figures that take away your sorrows.

  4. Nov 13, 2023 · Worry dolls are small figures that help people process stressful situations by talking to them at night. Learn about their origin, how they work, and other ways to share your emotions and reduce anxiety.

  5. Jan 2, 2016 · A common souvenir to bring home from your travels, Worry Dolls are tiny (anywhere from half an inch to three inches tall) hand-crafted dolls created by the highland indigenous people of Guatemala. What are worry dolls and where does the tradition come from?

  6. May 8, 2019 · Worry Dolls are small handmade dolls representing women dressed in traditional Guatemalan textiles, given to children to share secret worries with before bedtime. If you live in...