Is Physical Touch your child's love language?
Describes your child:
Love to receive hugs and kisses
High Fives
Cuddle
Asks to be carried
Physical activity: racing, wrestling, tag, climbs in your lap
Mom Tips:
Hold hands
Hug often
Have your child sit in a bean bag chairs
Family cuddles
Sing action songs
Tickle fun
Plan family physical activities
Read stories together on the couch or your lap
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A note on appropriate touching of children. In this day and age, parents with opposite sex children can be afraid of touching them inappropriately. Here are some key points to remember:
1. Teach your child from an early age that "Good touches are ones that keep us clean and healthy". Clean (parents) and healthy (doctors) are easy for children to understand.
2. Practice hugging your child from an early age and it will be more natural as they get older.
3. Keep up the physical touch as your child gets older so they will not seek it from others.
Studies have shown that when a Dad hugs his daughter she has higher self esteem, better self image, and feels more beautiful.
Mom-to-Mom tip: If your child likes to be cuddled and squeezed a lot, they may need extra pressure on their bodies. I recommend first talking to an Occupational Therapist. Second I'd recommend looking into a home bean bag (also sold at Target) or a "Calming Station. Being squished all over can bring a great sense of calm to a child who loves to be touched. You'll hear their breathing slow and their behavior will improve!
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Mom-to-Mom tip: If your child likes to be cuddled and squeezed a lot, they may need extra pressure on their bodies. I recommend first talking to an Occupational Therapist. Second I'd recommend looking into a home bean bag (also sold at Target) or a "Calming Station. Being squished all over can bring a great sense of calm to a child who loves to be touched. You'll hear their breathing slow and their behavior will improve!
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To get the best understanding of The Five Love Languages of Children, make sure you check out Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell's book (here).
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To get the best understanding of The Five Love Languages of Children, make sure you check out Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell's book (here).
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Thought: We tell our hair dresser more than our therapist because they have the power to touch us. Agree or disagree?
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