Professional advice

"Emotions are a normal response to the exciting and sometimes scary world around us – it's what makes us human.  When children aren’t given the opportunity to express their emotions in a safe and containing way, they can get stuck, leading to difficulties with self-regulation, behavioural issues, and can negatively impact the relationship they have with themselves and others. As it’s often hard for children to find the words to express their feelings and to get their needs met, getting creative to help them express themselves is so important to their social and emotional development. Buddy Boo is an amazing way for children to name their emotions in a way that alerts their caregivers that they need support, comfort or even someone to share in the good experiences with, as everyone, adult or child, needs."

-Dina Shihata, Psychologist