FARGO - In the past few months, the media and blogosphere have been abuzz with stories of parent-child affection. From celebrities mouth-feeding their babies or a Time magazine cover featuring a photo ...

When my 3-year-old is in a good mood, she asks for a “true love kiss.” She first heard the phrase during a family viewing of Shrek, but it has since become her signal that she is craving affection.

A mum drops her child off at the school gates, says goodbye and kisses her little one on the lips before departing. How would you react to this? With disgust, concern or indifference? And would you ...

Dr Charlotte Reznick, a child and educational psychologist at Californian university, UCLA, gave a quote to The Stir. Kissing babies on the lips An American doctor has sparked a fierce debate online ...

Parents showing their children love and affection through hugs and kisses is an essential part of nurturing family relationships. However, the issue of parental kissing, especially on the mouth, has ...

American psychologist Dr Charlotte Reznick has said there should be "some boundaries" when kissing children. The author of the book "the Power of Your Child's imagination" said "the lips are an ...