Body Autonomy: Why It's Okay to Say No to a Hug

Thanksgiving is next week, and many of us are preparing to visit or be visited by family from out of town. Often, people greet these relatives with a hug or kiss. But what if your child shies away from these types of greetings?

When your child turns down a hug, how you respond can teach them a lot about body autonomy. If you’re expecting to visit with family during the holiday season, check out my blog post on how to teach your kids that they are the boss of their own body.

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Katie Sammann
Window of Tolerance

The concept of a window of tolerance, discussed by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson in their book The Yes Brain, can be a great way to understand why your child reacts the way they do to new or stressful situations.

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Katie Sammann