hugs - Karen Phillip

Should we Insist our Children Hug the Relatives this Christmas?

By Karen Phillip|2021-12-06T23:08:15+00:00December 6th, 2021|Parenting|

Should we insist our children hug the relatives this Christmas? This festive season is unlike any other. Due to COVID, many of our kids have not seen their extended family and relatives for many months, even years. Of course, the relatives, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are genuinely excited to see, hug, and hold their little family member. Insisting they hug them when first seeing them? The Right of the Child [...]

The Need to Touch

By Karen Phillip|2018-03-14T09:48:56+00:00March 14th, 2018|Parenting|

We have a Need to Touch, it is essential and is wonderful for everyone, especially our kids. Being touched increases the health of our immune system. It also increases our Serotonin levels which as the body’s natural antidepressant and releases oxytocin, the feel good hormone we all love. Most all of us love the cuddle and hug, it makes us feel better. When feeling distressed or overwhelmed, a hug can [...]