Right before Christmas, we were really struggling with V and her feelings. She was overwhelmed by them, and the result was a daily tantrum that was causing stress for the entire family. I knew that something had to change, and we all had to learn better methods of dealing with the strong slew of emotions that were flying around our home.
Thankfully, we found Kimochis.
The change in V was amazing. She loves her Kimochis doll, and it has been a fantastic tool in helping her identify and handle her emotions without a major meltdown.
When I heard that Kimochis had created a new character specifically for kids in military families, I knew that it was a project I wanted to support and share.
Kimochis® and The Gottman Institute created the Kimochis® Activity Kit for Military Families to give Military Families a playful tool to build positive communication skills that create strong family bonds, increased resiliency, and raise the odds of successful reintegration.
The Kimochis® Activity Kit for Military Families includes a new Kimochis® character—a dog named Hero; a 32-page hardcover picture book Hero’s Big Adventure; two sets of Kimochis® feelings; a Kimochis® nesting heart; and an Activity Book filled with engaging ways to connect and communicate. The Kimochis® Activity Kit for Military Families is currently in production and The Gottman Institute is taking pre-orders now. The kit will be available for worldwide distribution in September 2012.
A percentage of all proceeds will go to support Tamar Geller’s organization Operation Heroes and Hounds. In addition to supporting the heroes that Tamar works with, anyone can purchase the Kimochis® Activity Kit for Military Families as a donation to the National Military Family Association’s Operation Purple Program which serves 45,000 military children, teens and their families.
Kimochis have helped both of my kids understand and handle their feelings more effectively. We were very excited to add Lovey Dove to our collection, and it is amazing to me to see my 2 year old working out his feelings with her.
These toys are truly a must have for all kids – no matter what their situation is. Learning to recognize and deal with your emotions is tough work, Kimochis really help in a fun and comforting way.
Get It:
You can pre-oder your Military Kit through The Gottman Instititue OR
You can purchase one of the other 5 characters directly through the Kimochis website
Connect:
Twitter @Kimochis
Win It:
ONE lucky MomVantage reader will win a Kimochis Mini Huggtopus!
Features:
1. 6” plush character
2. Includes a 2” Silly feeling with carabineer keychain.
3. Includes Kimochis® comic book – Huggtopus and the Ugghtopus Feeling
To enter:
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The winner is: Christina C
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I would give it to one of my daughters
my grandson has many problems
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This would be great for my grandson.
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My puppy, Toby because she’d love it!
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I would love to win it for my grandson. He would love it
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This would be for my 4year old!
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I would give this to my 4 year old on. It sounds really great! Thanks for the chance!
My granddaughter is 3 and just learning to identify feelings
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I would like to give this to my son because he likes Kimochis
for my daughter for her birhtday
This would be a great gift for both of my young children. My son especially has struggled a lot with his emotions and the Kimochis are really a great outlet to help children deal with their feelings in a fun, creative, and easy way. It’s important for kids to know that sharing their feelings is OK. Thanks for such a great giveaway! Good luck everyone!
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This would be for my granddaughter
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I would love to give Kimochis for my daughter, she loves doll. thank you.
I would give this to my four year because sometimes he struggles with using his words to express his feelings.
my daughter because she wants one
I would give this prize to my Niece. She loves getting presents from her Aunt and I love giving them to her. She is a great kid.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. ~Pauline
I would provide it for military families I work with in my community.
i’m sure my 2 kids would share it but my daughter would be the one who loves it
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I would give this to my daughter, she would love it and get in touch with her sweet emotions.
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I would give it to my 4 year old who is learning to express her feelings.
4 yr old neice
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I would give this to my nephew
I would use this with kids at my daughter’s school & with my clients. I am a social worker.
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My oldest son, he has an anxiety disorder
My grandson would get this. He really has anger issues he needs to work out.
My lil one because she would love it
This would be great for my son since my husband is in the Navy and he’s out to sea for most of this year.
I would give it to my 6 year old grandson, who has some, shall we say, communication issues.
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My 2 year old when he’s mad and can’t find the words yet.
this would be for my 3 year old grandson
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I would give this to my son. He has a hard time handling his feelings/emotions sometimes
I’d give this to my daughter to help her express her feelings