"Transforming challenging moments of separation into opportunities for joyful connection"
Discover our range of bespoke charm necklaces, clip-ons & a goodbye ritual supporting children through separation anxiety
Our products
Our necklaces and clip-ons are lovingly assembled by us in our UK workshop, based on your selection.
They come with a heart-shaped plush storage bag and your personal “Love Ritual” booklet, beautifully packaged in a branded gift box.
Our Toycessories® are: Handmade in the UK · for Ages 3+ · Safety-tested
Create your Toycessory®
How and why the Goodbye Ritual works
♥ Every morning (or any parting moment), you and your little one can use their Toycessory® as part of a short, comforting goodbye ritual.
♥ Together, you both recite the meanings behind each charm, helping your child to feel grounded, connected, and reassured.
♥ Throughout the day, their Toycessory® stays with them, offering tactile comfort, emotional support and a reminder:
“ I am With You”
Our story & our mission
Dotty: "WITH YOU began when I created a necklace and ritual to help my son feel connected to me during times of separation. Inspired by the comfort it brought to us, and realising we were not alone in our struggles, I dreamed of making our ritual available to other families."
Val: "When Dotty shared her idea with me, I knew it deserved to reach more families. Together, we combined our shared experiences as parents of neurodivergent children and my 20+ years of expertise in toy design to transform her heartfelt idea into a thoughtfully designed collection of Toycessories®"
What the experts say
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Dr Amanda Gummer - Developmental Researcher and Child Psychologist
“...It can support attachment, emotional connection and communication. [It is particularly relevant for] any kids with anxiety and especially separation anxiety or anxiety around school. Therapeutic settings can use it well as a tool for promoting attachment and communication..."
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Emily Hanson - EYFS and Primary expert and Education Marketing Consultant
“...A great concept - I like that there are options for wearing and clip-on, as schools and nurseries may have a 'no jewellery' policy. I think for high-needs separation anxiety, it would be great, or potentially for LAC, and it supports transition periods...”
emerlilly.co.uk
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Wendy Levey - Early Years Specialist and Educational Consultant (in the US) Founder of Wendy Levey Consulting
“...I love the colours, the ability to personalise it and the concept. A tangible item from the parents to give their child to hold onto, particularly for separation anxiety is so wonderful. It’s very useful and fun too…”
wendylevey.com
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Rebecca Horrace - Educator and Developmental Researcher
"...I think for any age, these shared rituals support parent-child bonding, especially when started from a young age. It builds a foundation of trust early on. It would assist with separation and emotional regulation primarily..."
What our families say
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AC (8 years)
"My necklace helps me feel safer and calmer & I like to squeeze the pompom when I need to”
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AJ (Parent)
“Oh the sweet face of my daughter when we read the tags saying what each charm was for..."
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EJ (4 years)
"My necklace makes me happy, so happy and warm”
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AV (Parent)
"This is very sweet and my daughter likes it a lot. We found doing the ritual at home before getting to school worked best for us, rather than doing it in front of the busy school gates"
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AS (Parent)
"I enjoyed the ritual; it made us both smile in the morning and made me happier to see her going to school with the clip-on. I would recommend this product to any parent who wants to support their child with separation anxiety"
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MS (7 years)
"It made me feel happy because mum will always be with me. My clip-on brings a smile to my face so that I have a good day"
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ZP (8 years)
"I chose the necklace because I liked it and it made me feel happy I want all my friends to have one!”
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AK (Parent)
“I like how necklace grounds the separation ritual into something tangible the child can focus on"
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LM (Child)
"I love the wooden heart and the pompom, and I REALLY love having a lightning bolt for my superpowers"
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KC (Parent)
"We just loved how personal and meaningful the product is when you select the charms and talk through the meanings and how they can support my child. We recommend these products"
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AJ
"I love my necklace because I got to design it and it’s a reminder of my mama's love and caring for me"
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LP (Parent)
“While using the necklace, I felt like a mum who's doing her best"
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HJ (Parent)
"My daughter has intrusive thoughts about people being in the house. She is wearing it around the house and beginning to slowly explore how far she can go. We’re loving it"
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FJ (10 years)
"I love the meanings of the charms, especially the 'cheeky' pom-pom”
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WJ (Child)
"I was excited to receive my neckalce and it made me feel stronger and I felt better. I give it 10/10 and told my friends about it”
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FV (Child)
"I like my clip on and it made me feel happy and more calm”
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SM (Parent)
"I’m really impressed with the quality of them, they look and feel great"
