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Anne Hubbard

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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24.01.2022 Good morning, I hope you are choosing to enjoy the winter days. The wonders of technology mean I am taking a break and practicing self-care this week. Here are my 3 tips for managing time wisely; ... You time, Quality time; and Transition time. This weeks focus is You time. Life is so busy that it is important to ensure that you put into your schedule you time. Do somethig that you love, rediscover your artistic expression or hobby that you loved when you were younger. Take time to listen to you, what you need today, what does that look like. Find what it is that rejuvenates you and do it each day. Include rest and fun in your daily routine. Enjoy your week!

23.01.2022 I am proud to release the next Tuning into Teens LIVE ONLINE. Limited spots remain. This is for term 3 so you can parent and manage the emotional experience of your young person 10+ at the time of settling back into school after holidays and a tumultuous year. particularly good for those in late primary school. Love to have you with us.

23.01.2022 I was sharing this last night with Tuning into Kids parents. Remember you are a big deal and the safe place for your kids especially at this time of uncertainty and new transitions. It may not look like it but you are doing the best you can and so are your kids. It may not look smooth but you are vital.

23.01.2022 Good afternoon parents We have started school holidays in Victoria, a welcome break from remote learning at home for the family. Been out to the local park already to have some fun so tips at little later than normal. Here is my tip for the week. ... Wondering what emotional intelligence is about? It is connecting with the gift Einstein was talking about in this quote. It is utilising your inner guidance, mastering your emotions and living life fully, experiencing the full spectrum of emotions and trusting the gift. How much attention do you give to the gift? Want to know more or enhance your skill? Refreshing and enhancing these skills with emotional intelligence training with me might be your next step. Next Tuning in to Kids is term 4 starting Monday evenings from October 12th. https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-into-kids-parentin/ Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world! Have a great week!

23.01.2022 Good morning parents, Hope you are enjoying your day. A few opportunities to join me before the end of the year! - We have the final Tuning to Kids LIVE online program coming up in October. Want some support with parenting your under 10s during a unique year. You can join us from anywhere in the world! Bookings now open. Limited spots left after waitlist. Love to have you with us. https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-into-kids-parentin/... - Booster session for alumni of Tuning into Kids, TONIGHT and Tuning in to Teens Tues Sept 15th 8pm, we will be looking at how to maintain emotion coaching strategies over time. Scroll to the bottom of the link page to book in. https://www.annehubbard.com.au/g/parenting-booster-program/ - 1-1 parenting and coaching sessions are available from October 12th. Here is my tip for the week. Parenting is all about letting go. It can be challenging. At each stage it is important we let go of our children to allow them to grow and become more independent. When they start to walk, talk, learn to ride a bike, go off to day care or preschool, go to school, start to enter adolescence, blocking you out, disengaging, moving out. What stage are you letting go with your children? Take a deep breath and ask are there any areas I need to adjust your children's boundaries to allow them to grow or make mistakes so they can learn their next lessons? Let me know what you come up with. Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world! Have a great week!

22.01.2022 Hope you have a lovely start to the week. I am excited to start Tuning into Kids LIVE ONLINE tonight with an enthusiastic group of parents! Here is my tip for the week, I came across this from Gregg Braden a few years ago. Help your children to marvel in the ordinary, the little moments. If the ordinary comes alive, the extraordinary takes care of itself. In the busyness of life, I found it a timely reminder of the little things. This is so pertinent today as Melbourians inc...luding myself get to take (most of) their school kids to physical school. Such a novelty for my Foundation/Prep child who has spent more time at home schooling this year than learning with others. I have taken it for granted. The little things matter immensely. Have some fun today! Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

22.01.2022 Good evening parents, How are you going? I hope you are travelling well in this unprecedented time. I have been working with lots of parents over the last months and the most frequent question I get is: How can I do it all? YOU CAN'T DO IT ALL.... You just have to stop and breathe, connect within, let go of expectations that you can "get things done" to the level you use to pre-corona. See if you can accept the current reality, allow yourself some space, give yourself some oxygen so you can help and be present with those around you. Weekly tip! Just breathe Working with parents this week has seemed to bring up more emotion than previous weeks as the reality sets in that it might be a little longer in the current arrangements. There has been expressions of overwhelm, anxiety, stress and intense frustration about trying to juggle all of the responsibilities and fulfilling all the requirements after sustaining it for 6 weeks already. You are not alone if you are feeling it is exhausting to sustain it. My best tip at this time is model taking regular breathing breaks through out the day. Take 6 conscious deep breaths when you are doing things throughout the day to tune into yourself and reset yourself, activate your parasympathetic nervous system to calm yourself. Tie breathing exercises to things you do each day; before you start a new activity, after a meal, before you take something out of the fridge. I am a member of the International Breathwork Foundation as a Breathwork Practitioner and I can share the emergency breathing kit for parents and kids created by The Breathing Classroom Team. Here are some breathing exercises that can be used for parents and kids at this time. See what works for you and share! https://mcusercontent.com//Emergency_Corona_Breathing_Kit_ Just breathe!! Have a great week. Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever-changing world.

21.01.2022 I hope your week has started well. Here is our continued focus on love languages. Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell authors of The 5 Love languages of children suggest for children whose primary love language is quality time, it not only means doing things together, but it means knowing your child better. If they do not get this time, your child will experience a gnawing uneasiness that their parents do not love him/her. Children never outgrow a need for quality conversation ...with parents and other adults. They will also act out to get your attention to get "their quality time" even if it is in a negative way. I have personally found that if I have quality time with my kids first and then do chores etc, they are more settled. Also deliberately putting time aside particularly for teens to connect with them daily will make it easier to action. What can you do to plan quality time with your kid/s? If you need to refresh on your Tuning into Kids or Teens skills and get some personalised group coaching, join us for Booster sessions June 15th and 22nd. Love to have you with us. https://www.annehubbard.com.au/g/parenting-booster-program/ Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

20.01.2022 Good morning, I hope you are enjoying the start of the week. 2 weeks ago I introduced my 3 tips for parenting self-care. ... You time, Quality time; and Transition time. This weeks focus is transition time. Transition time: Whenever you move from one role to another: Being a parent to being a partner to having alone time; take a few moments, connect within, breathe, reset, allow yourself to switch to the next role, concentrate on it so you can be fully present to each role and give it the attention it needs. Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

20.01.2022 Good morning all, Hope you are enjoying the start to your week. In uncertain times, focusing on the little things can really give some spontaneity, presence and joy! Tip for the week!... Can you be the parent to foster wonder and joy with your children (as well as yourself)? I learn so much from my children especially my 6 year old daughter because she sees things so fresh and new, such a refreshing perspective and joyful moments stopping to watch the birds flying to their nests or even just learning to do things for the first time. Homeschooling has shown me how quickly they learn at this age. Her joy is infectious! What can you do this week to rediscover the joy of the little things? I have observed with a sense of wonder at how my teenagers have adapted and learn so differently to how I do in this environment. Foster a sense of wonder in yourself too! Connect with me if you want to explore or expand your parenting or self development. Lots of new opportunities in the coming months. Here's to raising thriving adults for the next generation!

20.01.2022 New program for 2021!!! Dads Tuning in to KidsTM LIVE ONLINE adapted to the online space for the first time from the research completed my Mindful Centre at Melbourne University. Join Dads with kids aged 3-8 years old and support your kids to build up their resilience and emotional skills. Love to have you with us.

19.01.2022 Join us for Tuning into Kids LIVE ONLINE 6 week program, from the comfort of your home, connect with parents living lockdown and getting strategies and support for their kids under 10. Love to have you with us. Limited spots available.

18.01.2022 2 spots left tif you want to join us for support and strategies for your primary school kids as they return to school for term 4 https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-into-kids-parentin/

17.01.2022 I hope you are enjoying a lovely start to spring and can get outside to move around a little more today if you are in Melbourne! At the transition between seasons I like to look at a focus for the next season, especially from winter to spring. What I focus on expands. It is so important this year especially as we have had so much uncertainty and things we don't want so here is a tip that can help to bring focus to what you want to communicate and share with your kids. Remembe...r there is enough outside influence telling us all what we cant do so why not focus on something that we can! I know lockdown has heightened my awareness of what I want. Share your dreams We are infinitely creative beings, bring focus to the abundance that exists. Our dreams can become reality. Share your dreams with your children. They will learn that they can dream too and create a world of abundance. Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world! Have a great week!

17.01.2022 Last week I introduced my 3 tips for parenting self-care. You time, Quality time; and Transition time.... This weeks focus is Quality time. Quality time: Make time to have uninterrupted, device-free time with each of your loved ones every day, even if for 5-10 minutes. This time you choose to be fully present, letting go of the things your mind wanders off on or the to do list for tomorrow. Be present, it is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones. Need to tune up and be more present? Want to join us for our next parenting programs? Register your interest and I will assess if more programs need to be opened. Kids https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-into-kids-parentin/ Teens https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-in-to-teens-parent/ Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

17.01.2022 I hope your week has started well. I love Brene Brown’s work. Here is her manifesto for Wholehearted parenting from her book Daring Greatly. There is enough content here for weeks of tips! Here’s the line that spoke to me today. We will teach you compassion by practicing compassion with ourselves first; then with each other. We will set and respect boundaries, we will honour hard work, hope and perseverance. ... This is just what I need to do this week, show compassion to myself and then to others. I know I sometimes forget to balance this especially after 6 months of restrictions in Melbourne! What spoke to you? Enjoy your day! Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

16.01.2022 I hope your week is starting well. Tips out a little later today because I've been training parenting practitioners to deliver online with Dympna Kennedy. Such a great experience! Here is my final love languages tip for the week. So after all the information on love languages; have you worked out what your childs love language is? How do they feel most loved? If you are still not quite sure, one way to find out is to ask, how do you know I love you? Often their first respons...e is their primary love language. Ie. A child responding, because you do things for me would suggest acts of service is their primary love language. When you know your childs love language refrain from using it as a form of discipline. E.g. Marias love language is quality time, sending her to her room and isolating her will send the message that she is not loved. Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

16.01.2022 Good morning parents, I hope you are enjoying a lovely day. I hope the return to school for kids and teens goes smoothly. Alumni who have completed courses, booster session support is available for Kids Monday June 15th & Teens June 22nd ... https://www.annehubbard.com.au/g/parenting-booster-program/ Continuing on with Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's The 5 Love languages of children from the last few weeks, today we review the fourth love language: gifts Gifts For children whose primary love language is gifts, they see the gift as an extension of you and your love. Once they have opened it, they will hug you or thank you profusely, what matters is you thought about them. A true gift is not payment for services rendered; rather, it is an expression of love for an individual and is freely given by the donor. A child who doesn't feel truly loved will misinterpret a gift, thinking it is conditional. Does your child like to receive gifts? If they do, an idea is to keep a small collection of inexpensive gifts packed away for your child. Then give them one at a time as you sense there is a need; even hide one in their lunchbox! For the older ones, gifts of experiences can also be a good angle to explore. Enjoy your parenting! Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

15.01.2022 I hope your week has started going well. Hope your start to December (and summer for most of you!) is a smooth one. Last opportunity to join me for refreshing your emotion coaching skills. Teens alumni Tuesday December 14th https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-in-to-teens-parent/... Here is my tip for the week. What do you love doing? What do your kids love to do? Choose an activity to do together this week! (We love playing card games or sharing classic movies with the kids, I feel like a kid again!) Even see if you can share time doing something that your child chooses and immerse yourself in it! Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

15.01.2022 Good afternoon parents, Tip for the week! Opportunities to connect... In Tuning in to Teens, we have been discussing opportunities to connect with our teens. We are busy and often focusing on all the things we need to do next. Our teens need us sometimes more than when they are younger, in a different way. At times they want attention when we cannot give it to them well. It is good to identify times that you can really connect with them, opportunities that you can go deeper into sharing their experience of life right now. This might be chatting when you are driving them somewhere (might not be as many opportunities at the moment!), walking the dog with them and sometimes stopping what you are doing when they come to speak to you. They need us more than ever and the quality of our attention is something that we can control. What are you willing to explore this week? What opportunities can you create or enhance? Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever-changing world.

15.01.2022 I hope you are keeping well and safe through a year of challenges! Here is my tip for the week for all kids especially given that sometimes we have been in each other's space more than usual. Turning towards... When our children get older, particularly towards teenage years, we get less opportunity to connect with them. They retreat to their room, devices and can disengage. So when the opportunity comes around, seize the moment! Choose to turn towards them when they come into your space, take particular interest in what they are saying and open up the communication. Physically turn your body towards them, as this will indicate you really want to know what they want to say. Let me know how you go! Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

14.01.2022 Hope your week is going well. Here is my tip for the week. Mirror neurons Ever heard of mirror neurons? Dr. Joe Dispenza speaks of mirror neurons where he validates the phenomenon that children will do more of what you DO, not what you say. He talked about mirror neurons within the brain that mimic the behaviour they have seen or heard rather than responding to the words. This means when you ask your child to do something and you do not do it yourself, the response will not... be the desired outcome. For example, you ask your child eat healthy food and you eat unhealthily yourself, then they will not do it. Are there any behaviours you feel that you might want to change to model to your kids to get more desired results? Here is a link to 30 minute talk if you want to find out more. http://youtu.be/BgL0jbQhvNY Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

14.01.2022 When things get overwhelming get back to the basics and acknowledge the important things that are important at the end of the day.

13.01.2022 I hope you are enjoying a great start to the week. Here is my tip for the week. This sentiment is true today as it has always been. The media has so much power with the messages it sends to our children and with the era of fake news it is even more important. Questioning is a vital skill to foster in your children from a young age. In this information age, it helps them evaluate the information they are presented with and help them decide what to give their attention to. En...gage in conversation with your children about things they are learning and encourage questioning. I do and have some amazing time with my 6 year old questions and even brings to my attention why we do the things we do! 3 opportunities to join us: 1) Want to join Tuning into Kids LIVE ONLINE? Limited spots available bookings now open. https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-into-kids-parentin/ 2) Kids Booster for Alumni Mon Sep 7th https://www.annehubbard.com.au/g/parenting-booster-program/ 3) Teens Booster for Alumni Tues Sep 15th https://www.annehubbard.com.au/g/parenting-booster-program/ Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

12.01.2022 Need some parenting support? Join us for term 4 Monday nights. Expert tips and program run by Anne who has run 50+ programs

12.01.2022 Good evening, I hope you enjoyed a lovely weekend and got to celebrate the mother figures in your life. Here's my tip. I thought I would share some information from a couple of books that often get discussed in Tuning in to KidsTM and Tuning in to TeensTM and cover some of their great insight over the coming weeks.... What is your childs love language? How do they feel most loved? Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell authors of The 5 Love languages of children and The 5 love languages of teenagers suggest that love languages are physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts and acts of service. They suggest that each child has a different primary love language. They suggest that each child has a different primary love language. If we are not giving love in their love language they can feel as if we do not love them and their love tank can empty quickly. A tip: Sometimes it is what they ask for most ;) Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

11.01.2022 I hope you are having an awesome week. Here is my tip for this week: We are role models for our children, they see all that we do, positive and negative traits. When we ask our children to do something that we do not do ourselves, it will fall on deaf ears as actions do speak louder than words.... Challenge for this week: What are you asking your children to do that you are not doing yourself? Committing to taking action in this area will change the issue in your family. Have a great week. Consider if you need to model learning new things and strengthening skills. I hope you are enjoying the start of the week. Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world! Regards Anne

11.01.2022 Good morning parents, I hope you are enjoying the start to the week. Some opportunities to refresh EQ skills this week, Kids booster session tonight for alumni with under 10s, discussing post isolation and supporting them reentering school and friendships. Complimentary sign-up http://eepurl.com/dL0Lm2 Teens next week http://eepurl.com/dL2yYU... I will be sharing my expertise alongside Dympna Kennedy with practitioners this week for Working with Parents Virtually funded by 4LGA Child & Family Interagency and the Central Sydney Parenting Practitioners Network. Check out my facebook page for more info or if your organisation is interested in training. The final love language of The 5 Love languages of children is this week. The fifth love language is acts of service. Children with this primary love language feel most loved when we do things for them i.e. help with homework, cook, go fishing. It is important to ensure that the act of service age appropriate such as making your child's bed at 10 might be more crippling than loving. We serve our children but as they are ready we teach them how to serve themselves and then others! Parenting is a service-oriented vocation, it is physically and emotionally demanding. We serve our children best when we look after ourselves. What can you do for your children that help you to serve them best? Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world! Regards Anne

10.01.2022 I hope you are going well. We have started a fantastic fully booked Tuning into TeensTM LIVE ONLINE. This week's tip: John Gottman found that Emotion coaching was the best model of parenting with lasting success and outcomes for both parents and children. We can empower our children by connecting with them in emotional situations, using it as an opportunity for intimacy. We can connect with the emotion underlying the behaviour. This is the first step.... Next time there is an emotional situation, stop take a deep breath and connect within. What am I reacting to? What is the emotion my child is feeling? How can I communicate my acceptance of the feeling? All feelings are ok but not all behaviours. See if you can choose your response. Let me know how you go. If you want to know more, Tuning in to KidsTM and Tuning in to TeensTM are based on this research and the Heart of parenting book below is a great resource. Check out my website to see further details! Last courses for this year; Term 3 Tuning into TeensTM LIVE ONLINE lunchtime semi-private program (up to 5 participants) (sign-up to the waitlist and I will send you the details) https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-in-to-teens-parent/ Term 4 Tuning into KidsTM LIVE ONLINE (sign-up to the waitlist) https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-into-kids-parentin/

09.01.2022 Do you feel like this image? Excited and joyful! I have today using the skills that I teach to parents from Tuning in to Kids. After a crazy year we will be sharing our experiences, receiving support and empowering you to connect more deeply with your kids. Have any questions? Send me any questions and I will do a Facebook live early next week.

09.01.2022 I hope your week is starting well. Here is my tip for this week. Words of affirmation... Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell authors of The 5 Love languages of children suggest for children whose primary love language is words of affirmation, nothing is more important to their sense of being loved than to hear their parents and other adults verbally affirm them. But the reverse is also true words of condemnation will hurt them very deeply. It is essential to be able to quickly apologise to minimise the damage the words may cause. Each child is different and sometimes this means communicating in ways that you may not come naturally. If using words of affirmation do not come naturally, practice in front of a mirror. What can you say or express to your child/ren this week about your love for them? Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

09.01.2022 Good afternoon all, Just giving you the opportunity to join me and my colleagues for a free event for the Global Inspiration Conference to experience a group breathwork session at 12pm AEST tomorrow. https://ibfbreathwork.org//meet-2-breathe-online-australi/

08.01.2022 Wanting some ongoing support for dealing with emotions with your kids under 10? Last chance to join us for LIVE coaching program to enhance and support you at this time. https://www.annehubbard.com.au//tuning-into-kids-parentin/

07.01.2022 I hope you are having a great week. I know for Victorians it is not living as normal and there is higher levels of uncertainty than normal. Keep focused on each moment one at a time if needed and our tip for the week has been helping me get through the day. Here is an important tip for this week: I have been mindful lately of how present I am and sometimes I am not, especially when I am feeling stressed. I have really come to respect and understand presence more from my curr...ent life experiences. So here it is. Presence is an underrated gift. When you are fully present with those you love most you experience life and connection in its purest form. It is one of the most beautiful gifts we can give. So a reminder to take some time to be fully present with your children and partner as well as yourself today and this week. See what difference it makes to BE with them more regularly. If you do not feel that you as present to yourself as you would like to be, I can help you facilitate this with a session or group program.

07.01.2022 For all the Mums, step-Mums, grandmothers, aunts and women role models. We honour you especially at this time nurturing has been needed most.

05.01.2022 A great article about the use of forts as an emotional support for kids especially to feel more in control.

05.01.2022 Good morning parents, Hope your week has started well. I love working with parents, and this last few months has been rough on everyone. We are all doing our best. It is great to acknowledge that you are doing your best given the current circumstances. If you are needing any additional support contact me. Here is my tip for the week.... Parenting can bring into our awareness the way we were parented. Often our natural reactions to situations are how our parents would have responded. We can remember some of the things we wish we had or were different when we were young. What is it that you wished you had that you can give to your children? What are you willing to do differently to change your automatic reactions under pressure? Have a great week.

05.01.2022 I hope your week is starting well. I am opening up programs for 2021 on Wednesday. Keep an eye out for the email. Also, if you have completed Tuning into Kids or Teens you have the opportunity to join the follow-on program next year Parenting Booster program, designed to keep you up-to-date and keep you on top of your frustrations around parenting. Early bird prices now available https://www.annehubbard.com.au/g/parenting-booster-program/ Also last chance to have an EQ tune...-up, booster, coaching or Breathwork session before Christmas, only a couple of spots left to have one-on-one sessions with me. Here is my tip for the week! We discuss this in my courses but I felt the need to share it today. We often have an idea that the way we have always done things is the way we always have to do them. We ‘should’ do this because it’s ..(fill in the blank eg. the right way, how my parent’s did it, the easiest thing). What if we are not what we do, we are bigger than that and we can embrace that we are human, make mistakes and maybe something can be done differently. See what comes up for you and I’d love to hear any insights!!! In the words of Brene Brown: "Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" If you want to refresh from your Tuning into Teens program, last session tonight. Teens Alumni tonight December 14th https://www.annehubbard.com.au/g/parenting-booster-program/ Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!

05.01.2022 Online training and support for practitioners I am excited to be sharing my expertise alongside Dympna Kennedy from CreatingBalance with practitioners this week for Working with Parents Virtually funded by 4LGA Child & Family Interagency and the Central Sydney Parenting Practitioners Network. We are delivering support, tips and guidance on working with parents online.... We are covering: Connecting with parents and current issues Developing rapport Insights in supporting parents Preparation in setting up groups online Delivering content of an evidence based program and other services online and follow-up Practitioner and host self care Opportunities to ask questions Looking forward to it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. https://www.facebook.com/CreatingBalanceGlobal/

03.01.2022 Good morning, I hope you are enjoying your week. I am excited to start a new group tonight with 15 enthusiastic parents Tuning into Teens LIVE ONLINE. I like to reflect in the middle of the year and acknowledge what I have done well so far and express gratitude for those who have supported me. Here is my tip for the week.... We often live in the future, thinking of how we would like to be, what we want to change. As my coach Nicholas de Castella says At any point in time, we are doing the best we can with what we have. How can you honour your partner and yourself as parents? How can you express appreciation, gratitude and acceptance for who you are as parents right now? Here's to raising adults in this ever changing world!

01.01.2022 How are you going? I hope you have been able to spend some time with loved ones over the weekend with the lockdown restrictions easing. I am working supporting practitioners to deliver parenting programs at the moment. Feel free to forward to any practitioners that may be interested. https://www.annehubbard.com.au/online-delivery-training/... Online parenting booster support sessions will be available in June. I'll post details next week. Here is my tip for the week. Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell authors of The 5 Love languages of children suggest we want to keep our kids emotional love tank full: full of unconditional love for them. We can express this through their primary love language. Is your childs primary love language physical touch? If it is hugs, kisses, pats on the back and physical contact will shout that you love them more than the words you say. This is really important through the teen phase as well, particularly given the landscape they are growing up in which is more common virtual experiences than tactile, physical exchange. They need it more than ever now. If this is their primary love language they will often unconsciously come up and give you a hug or hover within your personal space when they need connection. Even if we as parents do not have this primary love language we can express it and model unselfishness to them. Also be mindful of the consequence given for poor choices for a child with this love language. They will be even more hurt if physical touch is withdrawn at this time. Here's to raising thriving adults in this ever changing world!