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For child psychology, the teddy bear offers much more than its soft texture and kind look. It is a key tool in the treatment of serious behavioral disorders, such as anxiety and depression. It is estimated that more than 30 different therapies, taking advantage of the serenity and confidence it evokes, make use of this toy to gain access to a child's mind. This is also one of the work bases at , a psychological treatment and research center in Mexico City, which receives about 25 children a week, between 4 and 12 years old. According to Dr. Regina Ojeda, clinical director of , the teddy bear, for example, is an ancient toy that is frequently used today to treat children. “It is not so easy to detect certain problems in children, because they express themselves in a totally different way than that of an adult. However, when a disorder is detected in the first years of life, much more serious situations are avoided later,” says the doctor. “If you try to talk to a child as if they were an adult, it will be difficult for them to answer.
That's where the game comes in. It's easier if you ask, 'What is the bear feeling?'” For pedagogues, this therapeutic procedure transforms America Mobile Number List a toy into a “transitional object.” “In therapy, you get the children to play so that through play they can discuss the role of the father, the mother and the child,” explains pedagogue Mariana . The practical uses are countless and, in general, the activities work best with the participation of parents. “If the father comes into the game, it is easier to open the way in communication,” explains Dr. Regina. “The same with the mother. An example is that she tells the child to take care of the bear when they leave the house.” On the one hand, the child benefits from a factor that will give him security, take care of his self-esteem in an unknown environment, and instill in him his first notions of responsibility. “If the child is afraid of sleeping alone, the bear can represent the figure of the parents. And with schoolwork, the child can be in charge of teaching mathematics to a doll.
The simple examples contain principles of maturity and help children's brain development in a broader way than a video game, says the doctor. “The video game can work like a pacifier, to silence the child. But precisely in childhood is when your brain needs more complex stimuli, not just motor ones.” With almost 20 years on the market, the manufacturer Build-A-Bear is just beginning to explore the therapeutic potential of its products. “The first discovery was with some children who were in the hospital. It turns out that direct contact with a stuffed animal makes them feel protected. We started researching the topic and, honestly, we did not imagine that a bear could break taboos,” says Erik Peña, marketing director of the brand. With more than 15 different product licenses, the bear is still the volume sales champion. If for children their importance is unquestionable, for adults the theme of teddy bears and toys also seems to play with their emotions. Recent proof of this is the success and tears generated by the final scenes of Toy Story 3 (2010), an animation in which toys suffer when they see their owner grow up and forget them.
That's where the game comes in. It's easier if you ask, 'What is the bear feeling?'” For pedagogues, this therapeutic procedure transforms America Mobile Number List a toy into a “transitional object.” “In therapy, you get the children to play so that through play they can discuss the role of the father, the mother and the child,” explains pedagogue Mariana . The practical uses are countless and, in general, the activities work best with the participation of parents. “If the father comes into the game, it is easier to open the way in communication,” explains Dr. Regina. “The same with the mother. An example is that she tells the child to take care of the bear when they leave the house.” On the one hand, the child benefits from a factor that will give him security, take care of his self-esteem in an unknown environment, and instill in him his first notions of responsibility. “If the child is afraid of sleeping alone, the bear can represent the figure of the parents. And with schoolwork, the child can be in charge of teaching mathematics to a doll.
The simple examples contain principles of maturity and help children's brain development in a broader way than a video game, says the doctor. “The video game can work like a pacifier, to silence the child. But precisely in childhood is when your brain needs more complex stimuli, not just motor ones.” With almost 20 years on the market, the manufacturer Build-A-Bear is just beginning to explore the therapeutic potential of its products. “The first discovery was with some children who were in the hospital. It turns out that direct contact with a stuffed animal makes them feel protected. We started researching the topic and, honestly, we did not imagine that a bear could break taboos,” says Erik Peña, marketing director of the brand. With more than 15 different product licenses, the bear is still the volume sales champion. If for children their importance is unquestionable, for adults the theme of teddy bears and toys also seems to play with their emotions. Recent proof of this is the success and tears generated by the final scenes of Toy Story 3 (2010), an animation in which toys suffer when they see their owner grow up and forget them.