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

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

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With over twenty years of clinical expertise, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune shares her proven techniques that will enable you to better understand your relationship with your child as they grow. 15-Minute Parenting, is a mindful and practical parenting roadmap for busy and time-poor parents. Based on a simple and effective formula, it will transform family life in just fifteen minutes of daily play, resulting in less tears and more laughter.