affection

It’s Science: The more you hug your baby, the more her brain benefits

A survey of 125 full-term and premature newborns at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, found early, gentle displays of affection from parents and caregivers have lasting effects on how baby brains react to gentle touch.

How to safely give hugs during a pandemic, according to experts

Here's how to minimize the risk.

My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids

The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.

Dear Mom, I’m sorry I hated your kisses

You see, after years of evading your affection, I finally get it Mom.