By Deseret, 03/04/2023
“…These many forms of affection sometimes overlap but are all equally effective. While we may not realize it, sons are equally susceptible to attention and affection as our daughters. Research from scholars, including Chelsea Romney, a psychologist at Brigham Young University, suggests that appropriate contact (e.g., a hug or perhaps even a “takedown” in the wrestling forum of the living room — my thought, not hers) enhances the body’s ability to restore cortisol levels, a key chemical for stress relief…”
Read the entire article: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2023/3/4/23603102/how-fathers-connect-with-sons-mental-health
