All people including children have worries in life. How in the world can being or gifting a Worry Eater be a good thing? What is a Worry Eater? There is actually a toy on the market called a Worry Eater. It is both simple and brilliant. A Worry Eater toy is a stuffed animal with a mouth (pouch) that can be opened and closed with a zipper. The idea with a Worry Eater is to write down a worry on a piece of paper and put the piece of paper in the Worry Eater's mouth. Wouldn't it be wonderful if a Worry Eater could take in your worries and get rid of them? In a way, a Worry Eater does this very thing. A Worry Eater is a children's toy but the concept behind the Worry Eater can be used by people of all ages.
It can be quite freeing for a person to discuss worries with a friend, relative, neighbor, teacher, mentor, etc. . . . This is the first step of a journey in many instances to getting a person beyond and above his or her worries. You see being or giving a Worry Eater can be a good deed in many respects.
Have you been stressed out about something and a friend or relative came to your rescue by helping you cope with your worries? Who have been Worry Eaters in your life? Have you been a Worry Eater for your friends, relatives, children, and others? How about being a Worry Eater for a total stranger?
Many people by virtue of the profession or occupation serve as Worry Eaters on a daily basis. These people include but certainly are not limited to our clergy, doctors, counselors / therapists, nurses, attorneys, teachers, coaches, servicemen, police, fire rescue personnel, etc . . . This list can go on and on.
Back to our friend - the Worry Eater toy. A person can write a worry down on a piece of paper and put the worry in the mouth of the monster. Reassuring and encouraging notes can also be placed in the mouth of the Worry Eater giving words of advice and support.
Michelle Clendening owns and operates the 2 Teach Store located in St. Johns County, Florida. This wonderful store carries a wide variety of educational products and Toys including, you guessed it right, Worry Eaters! Hooray for Michelle Clendening for having the vision and insight to carry such an awesome product. Here is a link to the website for the 2 Teach Store which is located at 2220 County Road 210 West, Suite 102, St. Augustine, Florida 32092 - (904) 476-6831. You can purchase a Worry Eater in the store or order one online.
The 2 Teach Store will donate a portion of each sale to the Betty Griffin House which offers protection and quality services for victims of Domestic Violence and their minor children and/or victims of Sexual Assault and their families of St. Johns County, Florida, through operation of a shelter offering assistance, counseling, and transitional support. Here is a link to read more about the Betty Griffin House.
Worry Eaters are available in large and small sizes in a variety of characters.
1. Write down your worries and fears.
2. Feed them to me - I'll hold them for you.
3. We'll get through this together!
Meet Schnulli the Worry Eater. Let him carry your worries so you don't have to.
Now that you know more about the concept, simplicity, and brilliance of the Worry Eater, go forth and be or gift out a Worry Eater.
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