anya’s nursery

1. my favorite toys are creativity based, such as play-doh and legos ! these have an unlimited way of playing with them and can help nurture imagination <3

2. make monsters, animals, and friends out of legos or play-doh. even more fun if you make the clay at home !

3. play restaurant with clay, legos, paper, or things around the house - my favorites are taco stand & ice cream parlor. my stuffies are my most loyal customers ><

4. narrate as you play ! this can help immerse you into the ‘ story ‘ and can make it feel less awkward

5. know that play doesn’t have to be perfect. thats what makes playing so fun, no rules as to what has to happen or what it should look like ! regression isn’t always aesthetically pleasing. if you are like me and are a bit of a perfectionist (especially those with ocd), try little things such as intentionally being messy ! color outside the lines, switch games / scenes as you please - these helped me slowly learn its okay to not play perfectly.

6. mimic shows / movies with your toys ! this is something i did throughout my childhood + still do when i play :>

7. sensory play !! play with / make slime or clay, crinkle a crinkly toy, run your fingers along the walls, the floor, your blankies - explore new textures as if they’re all brand new !

8. re-learn how to read & write. trace letter sheets on paper or on a device, try using your non-dominant hand if your dominant hand feels ‘ too natural .’ try watching abc videos or foreign language learning videos for toddlers to really help immerse you + learn brand new skills at the same time !

1. meditation - closing my eyes or being alone in a quiet safe space and imagining / age dreaming ! sometimes i will speak to myself about things i’m feeling or use affirmations especially if i’ve had a rough day. sometimes this can trigger an upsetty-regression but for me that can be healing and a way for me to process big feelings, you know yourself best and please remember to stay safe and within your comfort zone !!

2. put on nostalgic show compilations - i like to search “(channel) (year) full episodes with commercials” on youtube or google ! of course you can always stream your favorite shows but i love the nostalgia of the adverts and bumpers.

3. take your time - it doesn’t always come immediately, it can be a process sometimes and that’s okay :> don’t rush !

4. if you’re having a babie day, make a daycare schedule - do nap time, snack time, music circle, etc. it can also help to have a pretend daycare teacher, and even if you don’t feel quite small when you start the structure can help to guide you into it :з

5. stay away from social media - it can be distracting and unsafe when you’re trying to get into the little headspace ! for some people it can be helpful to scroll agere insta or tumblr, but i personally do not recommend this as its easy to get caught up doomscrolling !!

6. if you have an iphone use a custom focus - this allows you to make a tiny friendly interface to interact with when you’re trying to get little on all your apple devices. for a tutorial on how to set this up just search “custom focus kids mode iphone tutorial.” if u have any questions setting this up just dm me !! i have this set up on mine :D

7. fake it till u make it - this may feel a bit silly or wrong at first, but just pretending to b teeny can help you actually get into the headspace !

8. as odd as it may sound, listen to a safe agere asmr - for some people this works, for some it doesnt. just make sure the video you find has a sfw tag and is from a trusted creator :>

9. baby einstein - these are sensory video compilations from the early 2000’s. i grew up with them and LOVE them for regression ! they’re so cute and relaxing, they can especially help to regulate when you’re feeling overwhelmed or upset. you can find these on youtube <3

10. set up a playmat on the floor or in a different safe space such as a backyard - a change of scenery / location can work wonders. just make sure you are in a private, comfortable, and safe space !!

thank u for reading !