Never missing an opportunity to take The Pig a step further, my mom drafted up an ‘Idea Booklet’ that would show families how to use their pig as therapy tool. My mother is a psychotherapist so she knows a few things about mental health and holistic healing. One of my favorite ideas is the ‘memory bank’. Think of it an a mix between an old-fashioned diary and Facebook. It’s mainly something for the little ones to do, but it really could be enjoyable for anyone. The basic plan is that every time the little one has a hooray moment, he writes it down on a strip of paper, dates it, then stuffs it in The Pig. Everyone gets to share in the joy of opening The Pig and releasing the stored treasures when the deployed parent returns.
