Episode 76

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18th Sep 2024

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 

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Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between
Your go-to for advice on how to communicate with the children in your life. Brought to you by family consultancy Bespoke Family, enabling families to thrive
Newborn to Teen and Everything Inbetween - it does exactly what it says on the tin! Join childcare experts Becks and Claire for practical advice about how to communicate with children, at all ages.
There can be a lot of pressure to 'get it right' when it comes to children, which can be quite daunting! Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, TA or childcare worker, or just looking to gain a better understanding of the world through a child’s eyes, Becks and Claire have 25 years of childcare experience to share with you. Listen for reassurance and support to help you navigate tricky conversations, challenging behaviour, complex emotions, and the general day to day pressures of raising and working with children.
This is a judgement-free zone - you won't find a one-size-fits-all rule book here! The perfect parent doesn't exist, but in their family consultancy business Bespoke Family, Becks and Claire believe that a child centred approach which recognises and respects individuality is the best way to enable families to thrive. Join Becks and Claire for accessible, light-hearted and well researched advice and guidance on the various ways we can tackle the ups and downs of life with children (they've got a great sense of humour too, so if you love a laugh you're in great company!)
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