…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
