Parent Tip

The Langauge of Touch

The importance we place on our words sometimes overlooks the importance our physical contact with children can have on their well being. Even before children understand words they learn the language of touch. Communicating our feelings of love and caring by pairing our words with a kiss and a hug expresses the basic feelings of comfort and nurturing. Touching provides sensory information to the child that is a primary part of healthy development. "Have You Hugged Your Child Today?"