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The Ostheimer family: in the midst of a colorful life

There's always something going on with the Ostheimer family! There are the cheeky little girls, the gnome, the little shepherd and, of course, the baby in the cradle. Immersing yourself in this turbulent family life opens up playful development opportunities for children

What does motherly love look like? And what can you do when son and daughter argue? When playing with the appealing, handmade figures, children imitate real-life experiences and develop social competence and interpersonal skills.

The large Ostheimer wooden family for playing

The Ostheimer figures family opens up a fascinating world of possibilities for children to reenact everyday scenes from family life. For example, children can stage a cozy breakfast where the family gathers around the dining table, shares bread, and talks about the day ahead. Another popular play idea is a trip to the park. Here, children can take their Ostheimer family for a walk through the woods as they experience adventures together and explore nature. The evening ritual of going to bed can also be wonderfully reenacted. With the lovingly designed figures, children can create a peaceful scene in which parents put their children to bed and tell bedtime stories.

Are family figures also used in therapy and counseling?

Yes, the Ostheimer figures family can also be used in therapy and counseling. The simple design leaves plenty of room for imagination and individual interpretation. In family therapy, the figures can be used to represent relationship structures and playfully work through conflict situations. Children who have difficulty expressing their feelings verbally often find access to their emotions through playing with the figures. In addition, Ostheimer figures are used in parenting counseling to help families visualize conflicts and develop solutions. Therapeutic applications include:

  • Developing and depicting family relationship dynamics
  • Promoting children's emotional expressiveness
  • Developing solutions in educational counseling

The combination of natural materials and the simple yet detailed design of the figures makes the Ostheimer family a valuable tool in working with families.

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