SARASOTA, Fla.-- The Girl Scouts of America have come out with a warning to parents, not to force their daughters to hug everyone. The Girl Scouts say in the future girls may think physical attention ...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The parents of a Seminole County eighth-grader are trying to raise awareness about bullying after their child got detention for giving a friend a hug. Administrators at Jackson ...
In the first inning of a Little League Southwest Region championship game in Waco, Texas, last week, pitcher Kaiden Shelton threw a ball high and fast, hitting 12-year-old batter Isaiah Jarvis in the ...
CHICKASHA, Okla. (KFOR) – You’ve heard the saying, “There is no greater pain than the loss of a child.” The crushing weight of a child’s death leaves many parents in despair with an irreplaceable void ...
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 ...
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The Family Hug Standoff

When I was growing up, my family routinely told me to “give Grandma a kiss” or “hug your uncle goodbye.” At the time, I never resisted these directions—or even thought all that much about them; to do ...
Growing up, my parents were very strict and never hugged me. Now, as grandparents, they hug all their grandchildren and show them a lot of love. It's confusing, but now I understand people can grow ...
It all started with a homemade button with “Free Mom Hugs” written on it in black Sharpie. Sara Cunningham, a mom of two from Oklahoma, wore it to a Pride festival in 2015, offering hugs to anyone who ...