Teaching children about personal boundaries and body safety is a crucial aspect of parenting. Empowering your child with the knowledge to distinguish between safe and unsafe touch can protect them ...

Even before we are born and begin experiencing the sensations of daily life — a soft shirt on our arms, for example, or a hard tabletop under our fingertips — humans begin to form the senses needed to ...

Dr. Kristin Neff guides in a short practice in self-compassionate touch. Scroll down for transcript. Summary: Dr. Kristin Neff guides us through various practices of self-compassionate touch, such as ...

Touch is fundamental to how we perceive our own bodies and connect with others. A gentle brush stroke on our body can feel soothing, while a pinch or cut can be painful. We often think of touch as ...

Touch is not always received the way it’s intended. Olga Pankova/Moment via Getty Images A hug from a friend. A squeeze of the hand. A steady arm around your shoulders. Many of us are taught to think ...

Touch deprivation is a real problem. Here’s how to navigate it and protect your mental health. Touch starvation, also known as touch deprivation or “skin hunger,” refers to experiencing a chronic lack ...