Be physically affectionate with your child

Love is conveyed in many ways, but a key one is through touch. Babies who aren’t handled don’t thrive. From the time they were babies, we gave our children lots of holding, cuddle time, and physical playtime. We still give hugs and kisses to our adult children. They never outgrow their need for our physical affection.

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