…So feel free to make a big hug to your children whenever you and they need one.

A great article from Mother.ly explains how « warmth and affection expressed by parents to their children results in life-long positive outcomes for those children » thanks to oxytocin.

Oxitocyn is a chemical which is released in the brain when people are having human contacts (caress, massages) and are feeling loved.

This chemical is crucial because it helps a child to cope with stress and reduce anxiety, to feel positive emotions and to build self-esteem.

If you want to read more about this interesting article click here :

https://www.mother.ly/child/how-a-parents-affection-shapes-a-childs-happiness-for-life#close

Claudine,

Co founder of Claudine Olivier

Full-time Mum

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