Bonding, closeness with child
Give another to reach child
Positive inter-action with school
Reminder of nurturing touch for parents/families
Oxytocin after-school “touch-in”
Decreased anxiety and disconnect
Improved sleep
Establishes perspective
Increases focus
Acceptance
Compassion
Understanding
Staying “in touch” with what is going on with child
Increased love and affection
Builds better communication
Trust
Teaches consent
Quality family time
Crossing mid line – benefits executive function
Lessens aggression
Builds community within the family
A nice method to calm children during play-dates or gatherings with friends and family
Method of setting and accepting boundaries without words
Increases comfortableness with touch among family members
Easier time managing children
More family time
Stronger family bonds
A connection with child that is caring.
Positive memories to share
Calmer temperaments within the family
Fosters positive interaction and build closeness among one another
Teaches how to give and receive from each other
Less negative energy so people get along together
Open conversation between parents and their children
Brings the experience home and to the extended family
Brings closeness and complicity between parents, children, siblings
Stronger respect for space and needs of family members
Builds bond within the family
Energy share with each other in a positive way
Encourages additional conversations around self-worth/feelings
Creates interdependence within the family setting
Calmer children
Stress reduced for both parent and child
Easier time helping with homework
Easier bedtimes
Parents self esteem of behavior management increases.