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.

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 ...

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 ...

I spent Christmas with my daughter and son-in-law, and their seven-year-old daughter. During that time I noticed that my grandchild and her dad hugged and kissed a lot, much more than you would expect ...