WorryWoo Wince The Monster of Worry

Emotional Focus: Anxiety & Depression

Suitable for early years & primary settings

Wince, The Monster of Worry, can’t stop worrying. His worries follow him everywhere big worries, small worries and everything in between. If you’ve ever worried about something yourself, Wince would love your help.

With his big floppy ears, Wince is always ready to listen. He’s looking for someone kind, patient and willing to share feelings, offer reassurance and give plenty of comforting hugs. No special experience required just an open heart and a willingness to connect.

Wince provides children with a safe, non‑judgemental way to express worries, fears and anxious thoughts through play, conversation and comfort.

WorryWoo – Wince, The Monster of Worry is more than a toy he’s a gentle listener and a comforting companion, helping children feel heard, supported and empowered when worries feel too big to face alone. Measures 34cm H. Ages 3yrs+.

Key Educational & Emotional Benefits

• Supports Emotional Expression: Wince encourages children to externalise their worries, making it easier to talk about difficult feelings rather than keeping them bottled up.
• Encourages Communication & Trust: Children may speak to Wince or through Wince, supporting open conversations with educators, parents and carers about worries they may find hard to verbalise otherwise.
• Provides Emotional Comfort & Security: As a soft, comforting toy, Wince can be hugged, held and kept close during stressful moments, transitions or times of uncertainty.
• Builds Emotional Awareness & Coping Skills: Through guided use, Wince can help children recognise worry as a normal emotion and begin learning healthy ways to manage and soothe big feelings.
• Ideal for Calm‑Down & Wellbeing Spaces: Perfect for quiet corners, wellbeing tables or counselling settings, Wince supports self‑regulation, reassurance and emotional safety.

Ways to Use Wince

Invite children to tell Wince about their worries

Use Wince during emotional check‑ins or one‑on‑one conversations

Offer Wince during moments of anxiety or overwhelm

Include Wince in wellbeing, SEL or transition routines