Independence and maturity
This seems unrealistic, but according to research from Princeton University (USA), hugging has an extremely positive impact on the development of children's brains. When there is contact, especially hugging actions from parents, children will have reactions such as hand, foot movements, head and body shaking. This is considered a good reaction, bringing emotional positivity as well as good for the psychological development of children.
In addition, hugging children helps them feel safe and realize that they are always protected and protected by their parents. From there, children will become bold, confident and proactive in doing what they want. This helps speed up the process of maturity, independence and success of children in the future.
Improve health
Some studies from Princeton University (USA) also show that, in addition to helping children gain confidence, regularly hugging children also helps them improve their health. Specifically, when hugged by parents, the baby's body will secrete a small amount of the hormone oxytocin. This is a hormone that has certain positive effects on the body, helping to support physical development.
Reduces anxiety and fear
One of the most positive effects of hugging your baby is to help reduce your fear. Usually, when children do wrong or get into trouble, children always feel restless and insecure. Taking a hug and comfort your child in time will help children significantly reduce their existing anxiety, fear and worry.
According to experts at the Center for Non-Profit Academic Healthcare (USA), parents' hugs help their children slow down the release of cortisol - a hormone that causes stress, anger... In addition, hugging will also help stretch muscles, increase body circulation, reduce physiological reactions when children are emotional.
