Remember a time when you stubbed your toe or banged your shoulder against something.  Wasn’t your immediate response to pay attention to that part of your body and perhaps touch it directly in an attempt to soothe the pain?  Picture a little baby, maybe your own.  If he or she just got a booboo, what would you probably do?  Wouldn’t you want to touch that exact place or kiss it and tell your baby that everything will be all right. Continue reading →