Touch is fundamental to human development, but gendered expectations around masculinity tend to strip positive touch out of some boys' lives. Touch starvation has been linked to loneliness, depression ...

Parents, family members, and childcare workers can empower children by partnering with them in day-to-day life. Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE, pronounced “rye”) educates caregivers to care for ...

Hugs, kisses, and other forms of positive social touch between consenting individuals are powerful ways to communicate positive emotions such as love and happiness or social support. Surprisingly, ...

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