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Do you ever feel sometimes a hug makes things better?? Thats the same with children too. By giving that squeeze can do various things for them, chemically and emotionally. Take a look at the many points below.
It affirms your love for them.
It gives them security.
Research shows that hugging triggers the release of the hormone oxytocin; the feel good hormone!!
In boosting the oxytocin the immune system is fed and growth hormones are woken up too!! Amazing how it all happens without our knowledge!!
It promotes a positive bond between you & your child.
It ‘usually’ calms them (even during a tantrum).
It’s allows time to de-stress for both.
It can alleviate pain as a result of the oxytocin release.
It helps improve negative behaviour, often it’s thought you shouldn’t hug your child during an episode of poor behaviour but actually it may be when your child needs a hug the most!! Try it, see if it helps your child.
And last but by very means not least, if by hugging your child it makes them happy then why not do it?? As a parent to two active boys I strive to make them happy, the reality is, it doesn’t always work-out amongst the stress of being late for school or burning parsnips.....but it certainly won’t stop me trying again and again!! 👍 🤗❤️
