The Cuddle Sanctuary

I’ll admit it.  I like to watch “Keeping Up With the Kardashians”, especially with one or both of my daughters snuggled in bed with me.  We laugh a lot and have a running commentary about how she looks or how ridiculous the storyline is.  But last night, I was actually touched by Kourtney’s exploration of the importance of the human touch.  Professionals from “The Cuddle Sanctuary” (only in LA!) worked with her and she realized that The Kardashian clan are a lot of things, but they are not huggers.  Some benefits of hugging and cuddling include: boosting your immune system, improving sleep and increasing levels of the hormone oxytocin.  While snuggling my little ones was a very natural instinct, Kourtney reminded me to spontaneously hug my fully grown children or maybe offer a little shoulder massage now and then (and of course to their dad as well).