In this episode Joanna is referring to a question posed to her by a parent concerned that their child withholds affection as they do not like hugs.  Joanna explores how affection can be shared and shown in a multitude of ways and why it is important to respect our children's preferences in this regard as a way of modelling respect for body boundaries and consent.  Joanna includes some playful ways to do this

15-Minute Parenting.

Joanna Fortune

15-Minute Parenting: Affection - it’s not all hugs and kisses

MAR 18, 202216 MIN
15-Minute Parenting.

15-Minute Parenting: Affection - it’s not all hugs and kisses

MAR 18, 202216 MIN

Description

In this episode Joanna is referring to a question posed to her by a parent concerned that their child withholds affection as they do not like hugs.  Joanna explores how affection can be shared and shown in a multitude of ways and why it is important to respect our children's preferences in this regard as a way of modelling respect for body boundaries and consent.  Joanna includes some playful ways to do this