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What is Global Hug Your Kids Day?



Global Hug Your Kids Day encourages every mother and father around the world to hug their children every day. It's listed in Chase's Calendar of Events, published by McGraw-Hill. It is always held the third Monday in July. 

It is celebrated by parents worldwide. It is  funded by companies that hire Michelle Nichols to give talks on work-life issues and partner with the holiday for HR- and joint-marketing programs.

The holiday was founded in 2008 by Michelle Nichols, a 25-year sales veteran and longtime Business Week columnist. Her son, Mark, died suddenly at 8 1/2 years old from brain cancer in 1998.


(Mark Nichols and his mom, Michelle)

The 2011 holiday was carried on CNN prime-time news, NBC-TV, and 753 radio stations.

The 2010 holiday went global, courtesy of Pfizer, across the Philippines.

The 2009 holiday was celebrated in 28 states across the U.S.

INTERN INFO


THE FOUNDER

Michelle Nichols, is an Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Business Week columnist, and Sales Pro

CLICK HERE to watch Michelle Nichols win the 2008 Governor's Award for Hug Your Kids


HER MESSAGE

Ms. Nichols' message goes beyond Stress Management, and Work-Life Balance.

She talks about priorities - and the importance of finding and living one's true life priorities.

To reduce workplace stress, and for increased employee engagement, we provide professional speakers,  consulting, and programs  to corporate and professional audiences.  

30 DAY HUG CHALLENGE 

Can you hug your kids or loved ones every day for a month? Take the Challenge and find out!

It's a low-cost, online program, has no ads, and you get 10 great gifts - but the best gift  is the month of hugs! More info.

 

HUG HANDBOOK




GLOBAL HUG YOUR KIDS DAY SUPPORTERS

• Parents worldwide
• Clear Channel Outdoor
• Pfizer in the Philippines
• Gannett newspapers
• Boys and Girls Club
• Major League Baseball teams
• Reno Aces baseball team (AAA)
• National Hug Day

Our BHG (Big, Hairy Goal)

One day, every child in every country around the world will be hugged by a parent or a guardian.

FREE RESOURCES

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Holiday Idea Kit for Schools & Preschools

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