Touching and affection with a baby comes naturally. Many of us can barely keep our hands off of their sweet little selves! Kissing, squeezing and snuggling comes simple with a baby.
But as they grow and develop, and as our lives become more complex and busy, we must be mindful as parents to not lay off the affection. It’s a habit that can easily communicate love when our words sometimes fail us. Affection is a real need for our children and we need to be reminded of the importance that our touch has in their hearts.
Y’all, I’m mostly preaching to myself…because in the hustle and bustle and business of getting life done, I have to remind myself to reach out and share my affection with my older children who are no longer consistently hanging on me or in my arms all day.
And I figured if I needed a reminder than maybe you did too.
Go and kiss those big kids…and make affection a habit in your home.
Michelle says
Funny you should mention this….when my husband talks about his grandfather, he talks about the big hugs and solid kisses he would give to every one of his sons and all of his grandchildren. There was no guessing about the love, it was there in big measure. If you think about it, the place most of us feel safe is inside a hug….where we are protected by another…not standing alone. I am touchy-feely, but I think that is a good thing…people KNOW how much I love them and that they are going to get hugged….can’t wait to feel that same feeling in heaven…..
Lyette Reback says
That’s great input Michelle. Sometimes the older generation just needs to engage the younger generation with a big hug. That is so strengthening!