Single Mother Creates Pocket-Sized Dolls Of Loved Ones To Help Children Deal With Separation Anxiety

Jan 14, 2019 by apost team

A single mother recently came up with an idea I am sure we will all support. Debbie Rutkowski, who is 39 years old, aids children in their fight against anxiety following the loss of a loved one. Debbie does this by creating miniature dolls for the children. Debbie says the dolls are also great for children facing separation anxiety.

Debbie remembers the first time she had the idea to make a miniature doll. It was when her own son was set to start kindergarten. Her five-year-old was anxious about leaving his mother's side for the first time in his life. Her remedy was to clip a miniature doll of herself to his belt. The doll allowed her son to feel she was with him at all times.

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Debbie says Nathan was very connected to her as a small child. He had not spent much time outside of her presence during the first five years of his life. She says he was a little shy and unsure of himself when it was time to start school. She says she felt the miniature doll would provide him with comfort at times of need.

Debbie says she was sure to make the doll small enough to conceal just in case her son was not comfortable with other children knowing he had the doll. Debbie said the doll worked like a charm. Nathan was sure to look for the doll each day before leaving the house for school.

It turns out Nathan was not ashamed to show his doll to his friends. And soon, they all wanted a doll for themselves. In less than a year, Debbie's idea to comfort her son grew into Pocket People. In the three years since this time Debbie has made miniature dolls for over 500 children. She says it takes her about an hour to make each doll. She sells them online for eight dollars.

What do you think about Debbie's way of helping children with anxiety? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass this article on to your friends. It may be just what they needed to brighten their day.