Sorry for the spam, I'm at a loss. This is regarding another phenomenon that happened in one of the children's group I work with. Of course I am aware that children sometimes get a little crazy, and I am not totally sure if someone is pulling my leg with this one. Anyways, two children independently showed me pictures of a cuddly toy called "Mister Smile". Child 1 said that the cuddly toy had given itself the name. The child also reported that it had played intensely with the cuddly toy and then vomited. Statements from child 2: no clear answer when asked how it had came up with the name for the cuddly toy. It said it plays with Mister Smile even while asleep, and that Mister Smile keeps stories in his tummy. This child also reported severe nausea and disorientation. Consultation with the parents: the cuddly toys in question have belonged to the children for a long time and in both cases (!) have recently been given the new name. I'm very worried.

Personal addition: I have the feeling that situations like these are happening more and more frequently around me, and I feel uncomfortable and overwhelmed. My question for the experienced critheads (is that the right term?): how do you deal with it, mentally?