Why Dad's Hugs are Critical - Faithful Fathering

What research shows about physical touch

A classic UCLA study found that people need eight to ten touches a day for good emotional health.

How many hugs:

do you receive in a day?
do you give to your children?
do you give your wife?

Whether it is a hug, a pat on the back or a secret handshake,
be sure to get those touches in every day.

As you encourage good emotional health with your children, you will be a hero in their eyes.

Use the comment section to share a story of a memorable hug you received from Dad.

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Posted by Chris on 09/12/2013 - 07:59 AM

Labor Day was a tough day - I was tired and cranky. The evil one got the better of me with my impatience and temper, but God prevailed in the end. I announced that from now on everyone in our family had to hug everyone else at least 3 times each day. The girls immediately grasped onto that and now there is lots more hugging in our house and it is having a demonstrable impact.

Posted by Rick on 09/12/2013 - 08:04 AM

Good stuff, God stuff!