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Kids don't need a lot of toys to be happy. What they need is you, mom and dad, and your touch. Your hug alone is a plain and easy way to offer touch therapy and its many benefits. There is no person who would not want a bear hug during their off days -- and it's the same for children so do it as often.
"Hugging is a gesture of affirmation, appreciation, and acknowledgment," says Letitia Ho, Ph.D., a developmental pediatrician. It offer health benefits, too, for newborns, and for new moms. Whether it's Kangaroo care, cuddles, kisses, and hugs, this simple act brings a wraparound of positive emotions. Watch above to learn more!
Special thanks to the parents who graciously shared their videos and photos for us to use!Click the links to read more about skin-to-skin contact, cuddles, and hugs!
