My personal pronouns are he/him, but I'm okay with any pronouns.
I'm neurodivergent (Autism + ADHD)
Some of my interests are Pokémon (specifically Pokémon Mystery Dungeon), TAWOG, DAWTDE, Epic the Musical, Writing, Dandy's World, OC creation and lore, Murder drones, Poppy Playtime, Minecraft, and Roblox.
This is my main blog that I follow and like on. My agere/agedre blog is the one you're seeing here now.
ღ Kiddos who don’t enjoy cleaning inspires their caregiver(s) to implement a reward incentive via sticker chart. What their caregiver(s) doesn’t expect is the chaos that ensues as the regressors compete to see who can earn the most stickers.
ღ First time caregiver(s) who has the very best intentions at heart, but due to their inexperience, unintentionally goes overboard and overwhelms their regressor(s).
ღ A newly formed polycule introduces their new partner(s) to regression and explores what roles they would play and how things change in their dynamic.
ღ Characters are flip4flip, but one/some of them has a tendency to repress their regression in favor of taking care of the other(s). The one(s) who tends to regress more often notices and wants to help their fellow flip(s) shed those fears and embrace their tiny self/selves. After all, they would love a playmate!
ღ Caregiver(s) in desperate need of a babysitter for their regressor(s), but the person at the very bottom of their list is the only one available. Being a worry wart, the caregiver(s) is nervous to leave their little one(s) under the care of this irresponsible babysitter, but is pleasantly surprised to find how well they actually do—even if there are a few mishaps along the way.
ღ Regressor presents differently in their normal headspace than they do while regressed (ex. a nonbinary person presenting more femininely/masculinely when regressing, a male liking ‘girly’ things while regressed, etc), perhaps as a way to heal their inner child who was often forced to comply with gender norms.
ღ Villain is exhausted after yet another day of failure and retreats to their personal quarters to unwind. Wishing to cheer up their beloved boss, the villain’s loyal henchman/henchmen is determined to take care of them while regressed.
ღ During a mission, regressor(s) slips into their headspace due to stress/fear and their teammate(s) swoop in to help them stay strong and make it through.
ღ Regressor(s) who is self conscious but interested in wearing diapers, only to be comforted by their caregiver(s) who, come to find out, also wears them!
ღ Pet regressor(s) is taken to a local park and meets critters of all kinds to play with (meant to be set in a ‘regressors are known’ au).
ღ Caregiver(s) is having an especially rough mental health/chronic pain/etc day, and regressor(s) tries their best to take care of them.
ღ Caregiver(s) and regressor(s) discuss personal needs and boundaries in the beginning stages of their new dynamic.
ღ Regressor(s) is curious about what it’d be like having a caregiver or babysitter, and their friend/partner(s) wants to help out! While they have lots of fun and their friend/partner(s) does an amazing job, the regressor(s) learns they are content regressing mostly on their own.
ღ Caregiver(s) is uncomfortable with traditional familial titles many are given and works with their regressor(s) to settle on a nickname that feels just right.
ღ Sometimes the shows, games and activities regressor(s) enjoys overwhelm/overstimulate/cause sensory overload for their caregiver(s) and they try to reach a compromise where regressor(s) can still enjoy these things/find alternatives while accommodating their caregiver(s).
Regressors of all kinds are welcome here: regressors of color, neurodivergent regressors, fat regressors, system regressors, disabled regressors, queer regressors, older regressors, hairy regressors, regressors who are addicts, mentally ill regressors, fandom regressors, diapered regressors, middle regressors, teen regressors, regressors who do it just for fun, regressors who do it involuntarily, regressors who post positivity, regressors who use their blog to vent, regressors who are also caregivers, permaregressors, regressors who only age dream, regressors who watch content geared towards adults, regressors who don't want caregivers, regressors of all kinds!
Sometimes being an age regressor is not being in full headspace, but having an infant in your head at the same time as your grown self. Like, I'm hungry and tired. I can have these conscious thoughts. I know, because I'm hungry and tired, I should get up and make food and then go to bed. But SIMULTANEOUSLY; I'm so sleepy and my tummy hurts and I wanna lay here cry very loud about these things until someone gentle and kind comes to help me.
/tl:dr - Below are three concepts. Child developmental play, types of play, and adults and play. Beyond that I discuss how to implement these play types into your life, with examples !
This is a more in-depth guide based on this reblog I did a while back. I am not a professional and I do not consider myself an authority figure so take what resonates and leave what doesn't. All that said, onward !
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Firstly, we have childhood developmental play. This is specific to how biological children develop and how to gauge that development through how they play. This can be helpful if you know or want to know your regression age(s). Pathways.org | How Kids Learn to Play: 6 Stages of Play Development
Unoccupied Play (sometimes known as observational play) is for babies getting used to their bodies and surroundings, Solitary Play is playing alone, Onlooker Play is watching someone else play, Parallel Play is playing alongside someone but doing separate things, Associate Play is play involving toys that represent different things (also sometimes considered imaginative), and Cooperative Play is playing fully with another child.
Next, types of play ! These are specific to different ways people can play. 10 Essential Types of Play for Childhood Development
Independent is playing alone, Group is playing in groups of 2 or more, Structured is playing with rules or guides, Unstructured is playing without rules or guides, Physical is playing things like tag, Sensory is play involving the senses, Constructive is building and constructing different things, Creative is being artistic, Fantasy is imaginative play, and Competitive is play with other people but working against them.
Finally, adults and play ! This is specific to adult play personalities, which often correlate to their actual personality and is known to develop during teenage years. Play Personalities - National Institute for Play
Collector is collecting certain interests, Competitor is playing against someone, Creator is being artistic, Director is controlling the things around you and heavily structured, Explorer is living life with a sense of discovery, Joker is working to make others laugh, Kinesthete is an athletic type of play, and Storyteller are those that create stories and have a very active imagination.
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Now, how do we relearn how to play ?
Identify what types of play you fall under and even use child development studies to discover your regression age or habits. This can make it easier to figure out how you want to play. Trying different play types if you are unsure is very helpful.
Using child development studies can help you discover your regression age or even just give you an idea of how much you interact with your surroundings. Using types of play can help you discover your comforts and how you like to play. Using types of play for adults can help you discover what may be fun for you as an individual, outside of regression. This can also be helpful during regression block.
2. Decide what you are comfortable with. It is up to you to find out what you prefer. I can only offer examples; I cannot tell you what works for you.
Some people don't want to participate in playtime and instead they may just want to watch. Rather than being the doctor they may want to be the patient, rather than the chef they may want to be a patron, and so on.
Other people may want to be more active during playtime. Some people may feel lonely playing alone while others feel anxious if anyone else is around.
Play may also look different for everyone. I've mentioned quite a few and it doesn't even scratch the surface considering that all children are different and can find even the strangest things fascinating, and that goes for adults too ! However, most play types will fall under any of the above categories.
For example, staging toys would fall under solitary, constructive, and collector play types.
3. Start small ! Don't throw yourself headfirst into slaying the dragon, you have to know if they breathe fire first. Know your limits, interests, and consider asking other regressors what they do.
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So, how do we implement our play types into our regression ?
Discover and list your interests. Any interest you have can be incorporated into your play style, but you will have to think about it. Also, in many cases, you will have to step up and be 'the first'.
For example, if you like a form of media that does not have figurines, toys, coloring books, fan fictions, or virtually anything else, do it yourself. It doesn't have to be for anyone's eyes except your own, so if it looks weird or inaccurate...IT DOESN'T MATTER ! Make a basic paper doll and style them. Make a paper room for them. Use video games like MakeRoom, Tiny Glade, Dystopika, or picrews. Write that story, be the one that shows off indie media.
Mimic the way you played as a child, the way children play, or the way you dream of playing. If you have aspirations to engage in a specific type of game, then begin by simply trying.
If your dream is not necessarily possible for you to act out there are work arounds. For example, if you want to engage in imaginative play but are unable to visualize or get into a mindset that allows that, begin by copying shows or recreating your day.
Some desires cannot be met. If you desire playmates and closeness with other regressors IN PERSON, but do not have the resources to do so, it isn't really possible to meet that desire.
In these cases, I recommend settling for shows/videos. Watch shows like Doc McStuffins when you are playing doctor. Make videos for yourself or use ASMR roleplaying videos. It's not the same, but compromise is often necessary.
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How do we implement our play types into our adult life ?
Playing while big is just as important as playing when regressed, in my opinion. Using the adult play personalities, discover what you fall under and feed into that.
If you fall under the director personality, playing games like the sims, virtual family, simulator games, or writing stories can help. Also hosting themed parties and having themed meals.
Play is important for relaxation, compartmentalization, and coping. Not to mention the possible benefits some games offer such as memory improvement, positive health benefits, and positive personality developments.
Separating normal life stressors from play time, often allows for decompression and can allow us to organize our emotions. This is compartmentalization. This can also help develop our personalities. For instance, those with anger issues can utilize play to aid in managing those emotions by using a controlled environment and their play style as a form of exposure therapy. They are safe to react and reflect without judgment.
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TIPS AND TRICKS
Learn to manage your time and dedicate a certain amount of time to playing (regressed or not)
Keep your games/toys/items organized and easily accessible
Think about how you want to play and allow yourself to see no limits
Ensure there are guidelines for when you should and shouldn't play
Change the game every once and a while
Video Resources
Lia - How to PLAY (regression specific)
Lia - Scenarios for play (regression specific)
Soul Ride - Way to Play as an Adult
Rachelle and Theory - Finding Your Play Personality
Okay sooo im slowly getting back into drawing, bit by bit
Im not sure when i'll manage to actually draw agere fanarts (that I want to and have been planning on making), but currently im having fun with simple artworks! Specifically drawing my agere sona in diffrent outfits I find on pinterest lol
After seeing your art of Reg!Pomni and CG!Ragatha I’ve been thinking about secret regressor! Jax whose CG used to be Ribbit until they abstracted… Jax who swore to himself that he wouldn’t regress again until he regresses accidentally around Pomni? I have many thoughts about this
Ragatha cant say no if there is a cute baby (or Pomni) involved
