Research has shown that physical affection can lead to... "Higher self-esteem, improved academic performance, better parent-child communication, and fewer psychological and behavior problems."
And in the future, our adult children can become..."happier, more resilient, and less anxious."
Easy enough!
How a Parent's Affection Shapes a Child's Happiness for Life
This parental loving touch helps the brain to develop also.
The First Year: A baby's brain needs love to develop.
National Geographic Magazine
And this affection such as a well timed loving caress also promotes language development. Responding to your child's babbling with a touch or caress is a way to "Serve and Return." Po Bronson's and Ashley Merryman's book, Nurture Shock, has an incredible chapter on Language Development called "Why Hannah Talks and Alyssa Doesn't". This is not to be missed, see the hand out in class.
BOOK DISCUSSION
This semester we will be reading the classic parenting book, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Please pick up the book, or audio from the library, bookstore or online. It is also available in multiple languages (Spanish, Chinese, Russian...). Our discussions will begin the week of February 12 and we will discuss one chapter a week.
And in the future, our adult children can become..."happier, more resilient, and less anxious."
Easy enough!
How a Parent's Affection Shapes a Child's Happiness for Life
This parental loving touch helps the brain to develop also.
The First Year: A baby's brain needs love to develop.
National Geographic Magazine
And this affection such as a well timed loving caress also promotes language development. Responding to your child's babbling with a touch or caress is a way to "Serve and Return." Po Bronson's and Ashley Merryman's book, Nurture Shock, has an incredible chapter on Language Development called "Why Hannah Talks and Alyssa Doesn't". This is not to be missed, see the hand out in class.
BOOK DISCUSSION
This semester we will be reading the classic parenting book, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Please pick up the book, or audio from the library, bookstore or online. It is also available in multiple languages (Spanish, Chinese, Russian...). Our discussions will begin the week of February 12 and we will discuss one chapter a week.
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