5 things you can do as a parent to make an immediate positive impact on your kids. And yourself. Win, win. 1. Hug them more. Seriously, studies show that the boost a hug gives a child (or, really, anybody) gives a boost of oxytocin that not only makes a person feel happier, but they also feel more secure and at ease. The effects are immediate and lasting. Not only that, but longitudinal studies of children also show that adults who were regularly hugged as children are h