Slumberkins Lynx Kin - Self-Expression

Slumberkins is an emotional learning brand on a mission to empower children to be caring, confident, and resilient. Founded by a special education teacher and a family therapist, Slumberkins was created to bring effective early emotional learning tools into as many homes and schools as possible.

Lynx Promotes: Self-Expression

Children, especially girls, often grow up with messages to tame and quiet themselves. Lynx teaches children that using their voice to speak their truth is a gift to the world and encourages them to be bold, brave, and to speak up for themselves.

Lynx Kin is perfect for children as they begin to explore the world around them and develop a sense of self through play. Lynx will always be there for them, encouraging them to speak their mind and hold their own healthy boundaries.

Lynx encourages your child to speak up for themselves

• Healthy boundaries
• Inner wisdom
• Self-advocacy

What's Included:

The Kin - Perfect for play and hugs, with stuffed arms and legs that 3+ little ones can grab onto.

The Board Book - Sloth Kin comes with the lesson book “Lynx Sets Boundaries."

The Affirmation Card - A daily affirmation for your child to practice and carry with them wherever they go.

• Machine washable, air dry
• Intentionally designed without detachable plastic pieces to give caretakers peace of mind
• Kins measure 6" W x 14" L
• Soft and silky fur, perfect for smooshy hugs
• Stuffed with hypoallergenic fiberfill
• 100% Polyester material
• Board Book (measures 
5" W x 7" L) & Affirmation Card (Affirmation Card style may vary)
• Suitable from birth
  
• CE Safety certified

Lynx Sets Boundaries Board Book

Learning to set healthy boundaries and share their feelings is a key part of a child’s emotional growth. When we’re able to set our own limits and express our needs, we can lovingly show others how we want to be cared for. The new board book, “Lynx Sets Boundaries,” offers a lesson in self-expression as Lynx learns to identify what feels good to her and what does not. With interactive Reflect & Connect Questions at the end, caregivers are supported in deepening their child’s learning and understanding of this important social-emotional concept.

Our Approach

Connect-to-Grow: We employ a “Connect-to-Grow” approach that can be summed up as “connect, reflect, practice, grow.” While learning will always start with connection, our approach is intended to be dynamic, rather than a step-by-step process.

Connect: Our creatures are relatable for a reason. They help parents facilitate meaningful moments of connection that allow children to feel seen, valued, and loved at the deepest level. Allowing all feelings to be expressed in these moments of connection helps solidify the bonds that are essential for an emotionally healthy childhood.

Reflect: Here we apply two definitions of “reflect,” the first meaning to mirror. Young children develop a sense of self when their parents and primary caregivers mirror and reflect back the child’s feelings, responses, and actions.

“You look like you are about to cry. Your eyes are watering, you’re holding your breath, and you’re looking down at your shoes.”

As we help our children build a sense of self and understand what it means to be human, mirroring is a way we can show our children that we accept them and that we promote the full and healthy expression of emotions.

This brings us to the other meaning of reflect. When children feel seen, heard, and understood by their parents, they can feel safe to engage in self-reflection. Parents can model self-talk, approach difficult feelings with curiosity rather than judgment, and use deep breathing or body regulation techniques to help their children internalize behavior that encourages self-reflection.

Practice: To reinforce the connection we have with our children, we must actively participate in their emotional growth journey, repeating these processes of “connect” and “reflect.” When children see a parent identify their emotions, acknowledge their mistakes, and practice self-awareness, they are actively gaining tools and coping mechanisms for emotional wellness.

Slumberkins affirmations proactively support building emotional health and resiliency for more meaningful moments throughout the day.

“I can say what I need, I know I belong. I speak my truth when I feel it, I am worthy and strong” —Lynx’s Affirmation.

Grow: Growth isn’t a “final step” or linear progression. Emotional growth can be messy and uncomfortable and can start at any age. When we engage in our children’s emotional development early, we can empower them to be more caring, confident, and resilient, where they see every experience—pleasant or difficult—as an opportunity for growth.

Our Product

We want you to feel confident supporting your child’s early emotional development. We invite you to meet our creatures and apply our Connect-to-Grow approach through storytelling, affirmation practice and play.