Love Bug Hugs
A cozy, playful activity where you and your child practice showing affection through hugs, cuddles, and gentle touches with favorite toys and each other.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
How it works
- 1
Let's start by getting cozy. Sit with your child on the blanket and hold one of the stuffed animals. Show your child how to give the toy a big, gentle hug. Say, 'Look, I'm hugging Bear! Can you hug Bear too?'
- 2
Now let's practice with you! Hold your arms out and say, 'your child, can you give me a hug?' See if your child leans in or wraps they arms around you.
- 3
Let's include another toy. Hold up a second stuffed animal and say, 'Oh no, Bunny looks lonely. Can you give Bunny a hug to make they feel better?'
- 4
Time for a group hug! Gather the toys and say, 'Let's all hug together! Me, you, Bear, and Bunny—big group love!' See how your child joins in.