Brothers Hug. And So Should You.

Tommy Boy knew it. So did psychotherapist Virginia Satir…

We need 4 hugs a day for survival.
We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance.
We need 12 hugs a day for growth.

We need hugs. Lots o’ hugs.

The good news for all of the parental units out there, kids are great at hugs.

9 Reasons You Need to Be Giving & Receiving Hugs Everyday

  1. Stimulates Oxytocin
  2. Cultivates Patience
  3. Prevents Disease
  4. Stimulates Thymus Gland
  5. Communication Without Saying a Word
  6. Self-Esteem
  7. Stimulates Dopamine
  8. Stimulates Serotonin
  9. Parasympathetic Balance