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Calgary mom creates ‘supportive little buddies’ for families navigating trauma

Click to play video: 'Calgary Entrepreneur designs stuffies to soothe child trauma'
Calgary Entrepreneur designs stuffies to soothe child trauma
WATCH: A Calgary mother has launched a unique initiative, designing stuffed animals to help children cope with trauma.

In the lead-up to the New Year, a Calgary family is encouraging connection.

Cherie Fernando unleashed a new line of ‘supportive little buddies’ hoping to help other families navigating trauma.

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It comes four years after Fernando began her own journey, processing a difficult diagnosis for her 10-year-old daughter.

In the video above, Sarah Offin explores how the carefully designed stuffed animals are intended to help both kids and parents process difficult emotions.

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