Grama’s Hug

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Grama’s Hug – The Tale of a Bond Between a Science Loving Girl and Her Grandmother Author/Illustrator: Amy Nielander Age range: 4-8 Reviewer: Jeanette Perkins aka Beeba With themes like Grama, hugs and STEM for girls – what’s not to love? This is the story of May and her Grama. May visits her Grama every … Read more

The Magic of Hugs

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The Magic of Hugs Originally published on Sacred Dreams  The average length of a hug between two people is three seconds. But the researchers have discovered something fantastic. When a hug lasts 20 seconds, there is a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. The reason is that a sincere embrace produces a hormone called … Read more

The Power Of Hugs

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The power of hugs   BY ANNETTE PERKINS “Grandma, hold me a little longer.”  What happy, magical words. Grandkids and hugs just go together, like PB&J.  Blessed is the relationship where they are sought and given, with equal gusto.  Seems impossible not to smile while you hug.  It just brings out the joy. There are times, … Read more