We all remember Linus from the Peanuts - confident, caring, smart, and still carrying a blanket around everywhere. While Linus is endearing, we all wonder if letting children indefinitely carry blankies aka security blankets or loveys will harm their development. Will they face judgment from peers? Will they struggle to make friends? Will they lack the independence of other children? These are daunting questions. The great news is that these fears and questions are unfounded, and science shows that these objects are tools that children naturally gravitate toward. Security Blankets and View Post
