These days the world is moving fast. Even little kids, who are just starting school have a lot to deal with. They have to worry about doing in class finishing their homework and getting along with their friends. Sometimes kids can feel really overwhelmed.. There is something very simple that can help them feel better: a hug from someone who cares. When we hug our children it is not about making them feel comfortable. It is actually something that their bodies need to deal with stress and feel good about themselves.
The Good Things That Happen When We Hug for 20 Seconds
Reducing Stress
Scientists have found out that when we hug our children for least 20 seconds it can really help reduce the stress they feel. When our bodies are stressed we produce a hormone called Cortisol.. A long hug can help calm our children down and make them feel better. It is like a reset button that helps them feel calm and relaxed.
The Special Chemicals That Make Us Happy
When we hug our children it releases chemicals in their bodies that are good for them. These chemicals are:
- Oxytocin: this is a chemical that helps our children feel safe and loved.
- Serotonin and Dopamine: these chemicals help our children feel happy and calm. They also help them feel safe and secure.
Feeling Good About Themselves
When we hug our children regularly it helps them feel good about who they're. This is important because it helps them develop into confident people.
Making Our Relationship With Our Children Stronger
It Goes Both Ways
Hugging is not just good for our children. It is also good for us, the parents. When we hug our children we feel happy. Relaxed too. It helps us connect with our children on a level and reduces our own stress. This helps us build a relationship with our children.
Making Hugging a Part of Our Daily Routine
We should try to hug our children times throughout the day. We can hug them before they go to school when they come home or just because. This helps our children feel safe and loved and it gives them the courage to face the world.
A hug is a powerful thing. It is not a way to show our children that we care. It is actually a part of helping them develop emotionally. When we take the time to hug our children we are helping them deal with stress feel good about themselves and build a relationship, with us. In a world that can be tough and scary a hug can be a simple but powerful solution.