How a parent’s affection shapes a child’s happiness for life by Sandi Schwartz

How a parent’s affection shapes a child’s happiness for life

●      Quote: “Higher self esteem, improved academic performance, better parent-child communication, and fewer psychological and behavior problems have been linked to this type of affection.”

●      Time to read: 5 minutes

●      Work safe: yes

●      Summary: Science supports that being more affectionate with your child leads to better outcomes later in their lives. It is important to spend an ample amount of time holding and rocking your baby, staying playful as they get older, and use some affection after disciplining them.

●      Perspective: Educational