THE IMPORTANCE of A HUG 

Hug your child everyday. The simple concept is an important gesture, and the physical embrace is a way of connecting with your child who feel loved and cared for having high self-esteem and do well in their endeavors. Young children have a need to be loved and cuddled, especially by the adults they live with, and guess what – it will do you as much good as it does your child. Remember, there is always time to fit in a big hug!.

Do be aware that if your child gets used to hugs from home and then goes off to school (and expect a teacher to give a hug) where the teachers may show affection differently, this does not mean that the teacher does not like your child. It means the teacher has different style than the one your child is used to.

Taken from Nizamia Newsletter on August 2007, volume 22 – No. 20