Find Out the Ideal Number of Hugs from Mom and Dad to Make Children Feel Calm

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"Find Out the Ideal Number of Hugs from Mom and Dad to Make the Child Feel Calm"

Find Out the Ideal Number of Hugs from Mom and Dad to Make Children Feel Calm

Dream - In general, young children are happy to be hugged or carried. Some children even need regular hugs from their parents or caregivers. Unfortunately, many parents are not aware of the extraordinary impact of hugs on children.

Hugging a child is sometimes considered just a normal touch. In fact, a hug can release oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone". There are also studies that show that hugs can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of disease.

"We need four hugs a day to survive. We need eight hugs a day to thrive. And we need 12 hugs a day to grow," said Virginia Satir, a family therapist.

Hugs and warmth have such a tremendous impact on children. There are four studies that reveal that parental warmth has benefits for children, such as academic success and better self-management. According to a study published in 2020 by Frontiers in Psychiatry, parental warmth also helps children become more resilient throughout their lives.

One of the best ways to express warmth as a parent is through hugs. "Hugs are symbols of love and affection and are an easy way to show positive emotions. Hugs demonstrate levels of intimacy and usually reflect positive relationships," said Diane Franz, PhD, director of psychology at Children's Hospital New Orleans.

The translated text in English while preserving any HTML tags is: "Younger children want more hugs"

There is no limit to the number of hugs a child needs to grow. Younger children generally desire more hugs compared to teenagers.

Children who are younger not only tend to desire hugs more than older children, but it is clear that hugs and touch can have a positive impact on children in the early age group. For example, making skin contact with a baby can be beneficial in regulating body temperature, increasing weight, reducing respiratory problems, and strengthening immune system responses.

The following 'Bahasa' text has been translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "A 2019 review published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience found that social touch in early childhood has a strong positive effect on development, learning, attachment, and social regulation. "A child's brain is greatly influenced by its environment and those closest to them. Therefore, the relationship with parents through touch and hugs can provide valuable emotional impact," said Robyn Rausch, a certified play therapist."

Apart from the power of connection, there are neurological benefits gained from hugs. Hugs release oxytocin in children and also suppress cortisol (stress hormone).

Oxytocin makes us feel connected to important people in our lives, but also improves mood, helps increase calmness, and makes us feel safe. Report by Aykaputri Amalia Rahmani / Source: VeryWell Family.

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