With the holidays quickly approaching, there will inevitably be scenarios where friends and relatives will come after the children with arms (and possibly even lips) outstretched. It can be hard not ...

Buzz60’s Elizabeth Keatinge tells us why experts say you shouldn’t force your kid to hug or kiss anyone they don’t want to.

Parents should not force their kids to hug relatives at family events. Teaching kids that they must provide physical ...

Picture this. You're at a family gathering, and as you prepare to leave, your aunt leans down expectantly toward your child.

"Traveling with disabilities" is a 10-part series focusing on the experiences of travelers with disabilities. This is part of our continuing mission to highlight underrepresented communities in travel ...

A mother is teaching her daughter how to say no to hugs and kisses she Jane’s daughter is turning three soon, so she’s trying to teach her that her body is hers and that she can say no to hugs and ...

DEAR ABBY: I am uncomfortable about being touched. I have been this way all my life. As a child, my parents forced me to hug and kiss relatives, and if I protested, I was reprimanded. I remember being ...

The holidays can often be a struggle for some people, especially when dealing with extended family members who aren't too keen on following and respecting people's boundaries. However, a content ...

Your best friend texts you a picture of her newborn baby. With chubby cheeks and tiny toes, you can’t wait for baby kisses, and you head straight to your friend’s house to meet the new little one (and ...