Remembering my own childhood, I know that our house was filled with laughter and love, imagination and daring, and exuberance and running. We were loved. I know that.
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Hug Them
The thing is that no matter how small or big we are sometimes we all need a hug.
Every child is different, some of them will welcome a big hug,
some of them have more than enough with a little one.
The important part is not to miss the times when affection is needed.
Now that one of my kiddos is approaching the teen years I offer hugs in a different way.
Instead of saying Do you need a hug?, I say I need a hug.
Hugs are a symbol not just of love but of reassurance, happiness and protection.
Let’s give our children the gift to grow up saying…
My parents always knew when I needed a hug.
Hugs, laughter, togetherness. It’s all here!
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