Hugging and showing affection

Are you a hugger? Becks is, Claire isn’t (she just doesn’t feel the need all the time!)!  We spoke about: Our own experiences with hugging and showing affection. How to approach situations with children and hugging – should it be an expectation that your child hugs people? If not, what should you do? Having conversations with people about the fact your child can say no they don’t want a hug and when to do it. Kissing little ones and reasons we don’t kiss newborn babies (or you could kiss their feet!). Teaching children life skills so they know the importance of saying no if something doesn't feel right – that their body is their body and it’s OK. How showing affection can be done in many different ways.  The pandemic and how we weren’t allowed to hug! 5 Love Languages and how helpful they are for all of us. The power of the Disney Hug. NSPCC and the PANTS rule. Blogs – Should I make my child hug people? You might also find this blog interesting – Why doesn’t my child show much affection? NSPCC PANTS rule Find your Love Language with this free quiz Instagram @bespokefamily  Facebook @bespokefamily For information about a Bespoke Family Parent Consultation click here: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations    ‘Your Guide to...’ (our downloadable webinars including behaviour, toilet training, sleep and more)  This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative