Give One Every Day

We have been doing an experiment in my house recently. And it has been wonderful! I wanted to share with you guys so that you can feel the positive effect in your house like I have in mine.

We love love love Trolls in this house (kids ages 7 & 9)! So we have decided that once in the morning and once before bed at night, we will have HUG TIME! We give hugs for 10 seconds (my kids count "1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi") each. The kids love this and I love it too.

It is not the only time we hug, of course, but it is a pre-determined time. If I forget, the kids remind me. "It's HUG TIME, Mom!" They smile. I smile. My heart feels the joy and love.

Our house is so much more joyful and loving and less stressful when it is HUG TIME. It  doesn't matter if we were just upset or mad or frustrated or feeling down. When it is HUG TIME, there are smiles all around and giggles and open arms.

In particular, I think this has helped me with the 9 year old child. He is growing up. Pulling away. Working toward independence. But while he's doing this, he feels sad and he misses me and he still needs me.

HUG TIME gives him the opportunity to still snuggle me like a little kid. Still hug me and hold on for a long 10 seconds without pulling away. He loves it and so do I. And I do believe it has helped relieve some pre-teen/tween tension between us.

So if you have kids (or even if you don't - you can try this on your spouse, partner, or other family),  try this at home! HUG TIME! A great addition to every day living. Free, simple, fun, and boosts your mood in less than 10 seconds. Guaranteed.