Worry dolls

This Guatemalan worry dolls lesson and art project and related children's book helped my anxious daughter discuss feelings.

Do you want to let go of your worries and troubles? Find out how to make worry dolls with our 10 tips and tutorials.

Make your own worry dolls; tell them what is worrying you just before you go to sleep, place them under your pillow, and let them do the worrying for you so you (or little ones) can get a good nights sleep.

Here are 21 simple but fun ways to make worry dolls with different supplies and techniques. These are the perfect crafts for kids of all ages.

Get the 411 on how to make a worry doll, 8 different ways! This little craft is easy and fun, and kids will love learning about the Mayan legend behind it!

Lots of kids struggle with worries or anxiety, especially around the start of the new school year. These Worry Pets are small enough to fit in a pocket. The cuddle fabric is snuggly soft. The poly-pellets inside provide comforting sensory input and something to rub between worried fingers, and the eyes make them oh, so cute. These are not just for worriers, though! The whole family will want one.

Make your own version of the traditional Mayan worry doll. These clothespin worry dolls are easy to make and perfect for anxious little ones!

As a child I used to love my Guatemalan worry dolls, I still do. My mom told me to whisper my worries to the dolls and they would fix them ...

Guatemalan finger puppets

When Clay and I were in Charleston for Halloween weekend, we got to play 'tourist' since I was around. Even though I've visited Charleston ...