…is a global movement of working parents – and employers of working parents – who believe that work-life balance is the wrong goal. Instead, we recommend they set their priorities, that is, put “family first and work a close second.”
Our BHG (Big, Hairy Goal) is... that someday, there will be a day when every child on this planet will be hugged by a parent or a guardian.
Hug Your Kids Today! 5 Key Lessons for Every Working Parent
by Michelle Nichols
is Monday, July
20, 2009.
It was founded by Michelle Nichols to remind all parents to stop and hug
their kids - and everyone in their families. It's a feel-good holiday
for all families around the world. It was started to honor her son Mark,
who died suddenly in 1998 from brain cancer at age 8 1/2. "Hugs are
fast, free and non-fattening," says Ms. Nichols. "A good hug
can make your day - and change a life."
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Click here to see what's planned for the 2009 holiday.
Photo from “The Biggest Little Hug” event held in Reno, NV in 2008
In 2008, the holiday included 135 billboards in 17 major cities, 8 newspaper contests, 3 Major League Baseball Jumbotron announcements, 2 special events and a book launch.
We also have a song, dance, national holiday, sponsors, YouTube channel and handbook.
Watch
Michelle Nichols speak after winning the 2008 Governor's Award
Quick Bio:
Founder Hug Your Kids Today movement
Author Hug Your Kids
Today! 5 Key Lessons for Every Working Parent
Founder Nat'l Hug
Your Kids Day
