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The Power of Touch
Did you know that a loving touch, like a hand on our arm or a warm embrace, releases feel-good hormones (like oxytocin and opiods) into our brain and body, and decreases the level of our stress hormone (cortisol)? When your child–or your mate–is feeling upset, a loving touch can calm things down and help you connect, even during moments of high stress.
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