Testimonials

ATTORNEYS
"You made me laugh, cry and think."
Alternate Public Defender, Jennifer Lunt

Michelle's, "Hug Your Kids Today" project needs to find itself into every home and every life. Who knows what garden may bloom by simply sowing the seeds of love, starting with a hug?
Stuart Levin, Attorney. levinandatwood.com

PUBLIC UTILITIES
"Although I don't have any children, this book drew me in. "
Community relations manager for a large public utility, Karen Ross

MEDIA
"I admire Michelle Nichols...With the gumption and drive Nichols has, this event (National Hug Your Kids Day) will continue to grow."
Newspaper columnist, Siobhan McAndrew

HR PROFESSIONAL
"In this era when human resource professionals are practically expected to be magicians, any low-cost means for helping employees reduce their stress and be more engaged and productive is very welcome...Incidentally, medical evidence proves that hugging is therapeutic for both parties, bolstering the immune system and craeting endorphins that make people feel good...Encouraging working parents to hug their kids every moring is not a major undertaking and it will result in less-stressed employees."
From the 7/16/08 Herman Trend Alert by Joyce Herman Gioia, sent to 29,000 HR professionals in 80 countries. herman.net

SALES EXPERT
"More than anything, this book caused me to take action. I have worked hard to truly enjoy every moment I have had with my son this summer. I have hugged him and amazingly, he hugs back. We have become closer...What I respect the most is how Nichols opens up her soul, exposes her faults, and humanizes parenting. Unlike so many books on parents and kids that make one feel inadequate and unworthy, the message in Hug Yur Kids Today is simple yet so powerful."
Jeb Blount, founder of the largest sales-focused website. salesgravy.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE
"We talk a lot about verbal communication, but today I'd like to make a plug for a much more powerful message about between you and your children."
From the opening of a blog post about HYKT by Rich Gallagher, Customer Service expert and author. pointofcontactgroup.com

GIRL SCOUTS
"GREAT JOB! We sure appreciate what you do!!"
Linda Reed, CEO, Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. gssn.org

ART GROUPS
Michelle's story touched the hearts of everyone. We all left with a renewed commitment to hug, hug, hug our children and a better understanding of the reality associated with living a balanced life. She provides an important perspective that everyone can appreciate and understand.
Terri Bieber ARTreach, Executive Director. artreachonline.org

CONSTRUCTION / ENGINEERS
Although my children are grown and now have children of their own, it was very refreshing after listening to Michelle's speech to know that there is someone like Michelle out there trying to make this place a better world.
Roy Wiffin, President. waterworksoftexas.com

"My thanks to Michelle for writing this book and teaching us that sometimes the complex issues of balancing work and family can be solved with a sense of humor...and lots of hugs!" Lighting designer, Lee Harris