Can Giving Hugs Increase Test Scores?

I declare this “Give a Hug Week” … even though it’s the tail end of it and I have no authority. Hmmm… who has authority to declare special weeks, anyway?

Back to the topic at hand …

“Hugging” has taken Hug High School from one of the worst performing schools in Nevada to one of the highest achieving according to the New York Times! I never knew that hugging could actually make you smarter! Wow!

It would be outrageous if there is a grant source willing to provide seed money to research the academic benefits of hugging! That would be awesome! If you find one, let me know!

The least we can do for now is to honor the Hug Hawks (my neighbors, actually) with a special “Duck hug” … butt sticking out nicely. Ready … quack, quack!

A second reason to proclaim this “Give a Hug Week,” comes from “feel good” success of the “Free Hug Campaign” video … with over 43 million viewers:

Ready … butt sticking out … quack, quack!

MY LEAST FAVORITE “HUGS”

• Any hugs when I’m angry
• Clingy hugs
• Grabby hugs
• Needy hugs
• “Uuuu … That stinky, icky guy with no boundaries” hugs

“HUGS” TO WATCH FOR

• Bump hugs … very popular with young men today. They start with a high-five, then moves into a fist bump, followed by a slap on the back and embrace.
• Bear claws … when a boy embraces a girl awkwardly with his elbows poking out.
• Shake and lean … haven’t seen this one, yet.

FAVORITE “HUGS”

• Group hugs (great at the end of “live” workshops)
• Virtual hugs (perfect for Twitter)
• Hugs from behind (this one requires special “hugging permission” for obvious reasons)
• Bear hugs (ggrrrrr … great with Grizzly Adams look alikes)
• Romantic hugs (watch the groping)
• Reassuring hugs (“You’re OK.”)

ALLTIME FAVORITE “HUG”

• Melting hug … ahhh … the perfect honoring way to generate safety and connecting with someone special (It’s even skill #5 of 15 SkyDancing Tantra skills!)

And now … what are YOUR least favorite AND favorite hugs?

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