Central Florida families live busy lives with hectic schedules and endless activities to do here in the Sunshine State. Today is a day to step back, look at your children and show them that you love and appreciate them with a hug. It's National Hug Your Kid Day, which reminds all of us to take a moment and embrace each other. The purpose of this day is to encourage parents to give hugs every day. A hug takes only a moment and can feel so good!
Hug Your Kids Today website offers a weekly Hug of the Week feature. One of the entries that I loved is from Margie Rigney's comment on their blog. Margie stated, "I'm getting ready for two major surgeries and one more dose of radiation. I plan on "hugging up" with my hubby and my 3 wonderful and huggable children. ..On the day of my "release" from the hospital last April, my niece organized a "hug a thon" for me. People showed up at my door to hug me at different times of the day."
The more 4 kids website states even more specific benefits for fathers and their children. Countless studies have shown that a father's active involvement in their children's lives positively impacts their children now and in the future. The more 4 kids website provides parenting tips for fathers (and all parents) to better bond and be more involved in their children's lives. Tip number 2 states: "To bond and become more involved with your children, remember physical contact. Sometimes fathers just don't think about it, but a simple hug for your child can really increase the bond you have with them. Take time out for plenty of hugs and kisses with your kids."
Sarah Buffum, a fellow examiner, wrote an article specifically about the many benefits of hugging your children. Read her article by following this link.
Remember that it's not all about what we buy our children, where they live and where they go to school... but it's also about the time we spend with them and how much they feel loved. Feeling loved is smothering your children, but by showing love through actions. Hug them. Kiss them. SAY you love them. When was the last time you did these things with your kids and your spouse??
Also, for families who are not living traditional arrangements.... just because a parent does not live at home, shouldn't mean that child should receive less interactions and affection from that parent (extenuating circumstances not included). Fathers and mothers who live separately should cherish every moment they spend with their child and remind them of how much they love them. Hugs are a great way to show your kids just how much they mean to you. Simple activities such as reading to your child is another way to spend time with them and together share their interests.
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