Free Mom Hugs — the humble, homegrown LGBTQ+ advocacy group — has come a long way since Sara Cunningham attended Oklahoma City Pride wearing a button that offered marchers and attendees a “free” ...

When best friends Abby Vander Wiele and Rachel Cooper welcomed babies just 14 days apart in 2005, they joked that one day the ...

Explore the impact of affectionate parenting on children's personalities. Warm hugs shape openness, conscientiousness, and ...

Rhian and Andrea have been friends for 13 years after meeting in the most tragic of circumstances.

Friendship and mental health professionals say whether friends hug often comes down to a person's preferences.