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“They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything.” - Bil Keane
A loving physical touch is enough for you to forget the pains of the day, right? It works, and it works for everyone. There is a special magic in a hug from a loved one that blows away all the worries, pains and anger! Now ask yourself a question, “As a parent, are you giving enough hugs to your little one to help him fight his struggles?”. What answer do you get, you hug him sometimes? Is it enough? A child needs 12 hugs per day to grow into a happy adult and a minimum of 4 hugs a day for mere survival! Now answer again, is it enough? No it isn't, you may agree but again shield yourself behind the “we don’t have so much time” excuse. For every parent, their child is their priority and you can make time for these little sweet gestures. Read on to know what a little hug does to your kid and then decide you will make time for it or not!
We all love it!
How do you feel when you are squeezed between a loved one’s arms, safe and loved, right? Won’t it be great to transfer the same feeling to your little angel? And its not limited to age, no matter how old your child is, even if he has his own kids, he will still love your hug. So hug them now and show your love!
It’s health friendly!
No, we aren't joking. Studies have been conducted to back up that hugs or human touch have an important role to play in healing a person. It is also known to increase one’s life span. So make your children healthier by hugging them!
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It’s great for development!
Little babies are massaged, aren't they? It strengthens their bones we know that but there is an emotional aspect to it as well. Our cute little angels feel secure and grow up to be very adaptive!
You bond better!
When you hug your kids often, you are indirectly sending them signals that you are empathetic to them. Also it makes you more approachable in the eyes of your kids. That means the will be more than ready to share their feelings with them!
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It boosts self esteem!
When you hug your little ones it gives them a sense of security in your arms. It also helps to uplift their spirits and gives an upward push to their self esteem. Too less of an effort for such rewards, right?
Now that you know how important it is to hug your little baby, maybe you would start thinking of when and how to do it. Let your worries go after all what are we here for? Ask away all you need to know about this wonder- hugging!
How to hug him?
How you do it makes a hug difference. Open your arms out to him and smile invitingly at him. Give him a bear hug while you hold him close to your heart. This is the best way to communicate to him how much you love him without actually saying it loud!
When to hug him?
There is no particular auspicious time to hug. When you encircle him in your arms, the time itself becomes rosy! Just find excuses in your daily schedule to shower hugs on him. Start his day with a hug, end it again with a goodnight bear hug. Use it to communicate your appreciation at his achievements or good behavior. Hug him for sure when he is upset or is ill. Find many more excuses to experience a sweet embrace with your tiny tot!
Why hug? A beautiful answer given by Deb Caletti, “That’s what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you’re not so lovable.”! So get hold of your babies now and give them a little squeeze of your love!
