Tag: infant

Touch has been shown to have long-lasting health benefits which are good for the brain and bonding. In fact, a study was done long ago that proved that if we are not touched as infants we can fail to survive. Touch is such an important part of every relationship we are in, whether it is that of a partner, a parent, a friend or a co-worker. Touch is an essential part of communication and connection.

Here are 7 amazing benefits to being a snuggle bug:

If you’ve ever vacationed with kids, you know what puts the "crazy" in the crazy days of summer. Are-we-there-yets, poorly timed poops, airborne temper tantrums, lost pacifiers, and headlong races down airport terminals (while dragging luggage and a screaming baby) are enough to drive anyone insane! By the time you’ve traveled to your destination and back again, you may find yourself thinking that vacationing with children is no vacation at all.

No parent wants the fun of vacation to be spoiled by the process of getting there. The good news is, with the right information and a willingness to think ahead, you can put most of your energy toward playing in the pool instead of kid-wrangling on the road.