For young children, hugging is the most effective way to feel love from their loved ones, especially their parents. Hugging is not only a way to express affection, but it also brings many benefits, promoting physical development. Let’s explore the benefits of this action and the times when children want to be hugged the most that parents should not miss.
1 Benefits of hugging children
Promote brain development
When people hug each other, the body releases a special hormone called oxytocin. This hormone has the effect of reducing pain, anxiety, and stress, protecting cardiovascular and respiratory health, while improving brain function, enhancing inspiration and creativity in young children.
Children feel safe and comfortable
Whenever a child cries because of something, just a comforting hug can help the child calm down to some extent. Regularly hugging the child will create a sense of security, allowing the child to have the confidence to explore the world.
Benefits of hugging children
Improve immune function
Thanks to hugs, negative emotions are also relieved, which is very beneficial for the child’s immune system, thereby reducing the risk of common illnesses.
Enhance parent-child relationship
Parents hugging their children on a regular basis is the best way to express love, the child will feel the strong and steadfast love of their parents, providing additional motivation for the child to develop into a happy and successful individual.
2 5 times when mothers hugging their children has many benefits that they should not miss
After waking up in the morning
The morning is an ideal time for a warm hug for children. This action will help the child “get rid of” discomfort and fussiness in young children, bringing in more positive energy.
After coming home from school
For children who go to daycare, preschool, or have to be away from home all day, they will miss their mother. Therefore, a heartfelt hug from their mother will help alleviate the anxiety of not seeing their mother for a period of time.
5 times when mothers hugging their children has many benefits that they should not miss
Before going to bed
A warm hug before bed with a special kiss on the forehead to wish the child a good night’s sleep will help the child feel the mother’s love.
When saying goodbye
Before temporarily parting with their mother to go to school, children really need a hug to encourage them, help them overcome anxiety and fear.
Hugging each other when saying goodbye
In special moments
When a child is sick, restless, treated badly, or having conflicts with other children, the child really needs a hug from their mother to help them regain their spirits and provide comfort.
Above are some information about the benefits of hugging that parents give to their children every day along with the times when children need hugs the most. Hopefully, these information will be helpful to you!
Source: Tổ Quốc electronic newspaper