Letting Go of "Lovey"

I agree, 100% - there are some things we can not do to help our children keep their innocence, and to help them feel secure when we can't be there. This is one thing that we CAN do. I will never discourage either of them from bringing their most loved stuffed animals with them if they choose. My oldest is 9 and has her "Pooh Bear" since she was 6 months old. I don't know who's more attached to the silly ole' bear - her or myself! My 5 1/2 year old has her pink (now more brown) bear that she received as a Valentine gift while she was sick in Children's hospital at 7 months old. "Night Night Bear" holds more signifcance than any other inatimate object in our house!
My little apples don't fall far from the tree either....I'm a sucker for stuffed animals. God Bless the lovies!