A child's drawing, with a person in blue, purple and dark pink
A Doudou-Tout-Doux
Petite Clothilde, a wooden puppet in blue and purple shades
Petite Clothilde
Pierre-Qui-Roule, a wooden puppet, next to a mystical creature, also made out of wood
Pierre qui Roule
A child's drawing, with a person in nature-related colors
A Mousse-Mousse

Do you ever feel like you would benefit from slowing down? Letting your inner child take the wheel, even just for a few minutes?

We are a team of four wooden Fellows and one human being, here to remind you of something you already know: Imagination is for everyone.

When you reconnect with your inner child, you open doors to creativity, emotions, and deeper bonds with young children.

Whether you are part of a young child’s inner circle or someone who believes early childhood shapes our shared future, this space is for you.

Drawing from Rosie, with permission

Small wooden characters, turned on a lathe
Some Pouilles, spreading love
Four small wooden characters, turned on a lathe
Some Bouilles, spreading hope
A child's drawing, with a person in rainbow color
A Rigolo
Madame Rigolotte, a wooden puppet in rainbow colors
Mme Rigolotte
Maurice, a wooden puppet in grey colors
Maurice
The picture of a child's drawing, representing a person in black and white
A Tout-Triste

Whether you are part of a young child’s inner circle, looking for ways to awaken your inner child, or value early childhood, there is a place for you here. Pick a path (or more : )

For those in a young child's Inner Circle

Parents, grandparents, family members, and family friends: you are in their inner circle.
Whether you see them daily or visit occasionally, you want your time together to truly count. Our monthly themes, blog, and 1:1 sessions help you create meaningful connections through imagination and presence.

A picture of Mme Rigolotte, a wooden puppet, attentively listening to Bouilles, little mystical creatures

You are curious, playful, and ready to rediscover the world, whether or not you have young children in your life. You are ready to aweken your inner child!

If you are seeking ways to bring more imagination and meaningfulness into everyday moments, our weekly newsletter and whimsical products are for you.

For Those Awakening Their Inner Child

For those advcating for Early Childhood

Educators, researchers, community members, you care about how we nurture the next generation.

Explore our framework, dive into the research behind our approach, and join the conversation about why slowing down and honoring imagination matters for all of us.

Whatever path you choose, the wooden Fellows will join you : )

<– Weekly insights from the wooden Fellows

Research-based posts and monthly themes ->

<– Inner circle 1:1 personalized guidance 

Books, stickers & other magical products ->

Four wooden puppet and a human being smiling at them

Welcome to the Petit Refuge!

We are SO SO glad you are here! — Frédérique and the wooden Fellows

error: Content is protected !!
Three wooden puppets

Slow down with Us!

A gentle (and free) way to (re)connect with early childhood and your inner child!

Receive 7 tiny emails (and little gifts) to slowly enter into our world. Then, get weekly insights from the wooden Fellows right into your mailbox!