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How does touch help a child to develop appropriately?
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Stimulation: Humans crave human contact. Touching and hugs helps stimulate certain brain chemicals that encourage positive growth and development. Studies have shown orphaned children who received limited touch/cuddling often develop defects in their development. Hug your child everyday! http://www.livestrong.com/article/508221-the-influence-of-touch-on-child-development/
Answered 10/4/2015
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