Learn how Princess Kate helps her children fight stress

According toMirrorThe Duchess of Cambridge and her husband attended an event at Basildon Sports Centre in Essex, England on Tuesday. They spent time talking to participants of Coach Core, a program that provides sports activities for people with learning difficulties, mental health problems or physical disabilities.

At the event, Kate was hugged by a fan named Janet Emery. The princess immediately hugged Janet back and said: "Thank you so much. Hugs are so important. That's what I always tell my children."

Although they always appear in public with a neat and professional appearance, Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton are also often photographed in many comfortable moments, while cuddling the royal children.

At a polo match in June, Kate put aside her duchess duties to sit and play with George and Charlotte like any other normal mother, even running down the slope to play with her children.

Dr. Veritas of the American College of Pediatrics says that hugging has many benefits for children, mainly to combat stress. "When you hug, the stress hormone cortisol is significantly reduced, helping a person become calmer. Hugs also increase the level of oxytocin, often called the cuddle hormone," he says.

In February 2017, the duchess shared at a school in London: "My parents always taught me the importance of qualities like kindness, respect and honesty and I have seen how important these core values ​​are throughout my life. That's why William and I want to teach our children the same. Those values ​​are more important than being good at maths or sports."

SheetHuffington Post UKIn 2016, Kate Middleton was also quoted as saying: "We encourage George and Charlotte to talk about their feelings, giving them the tools and sensitivity to be kind and supportive adults."

Heads Together, the charity set up by the royal couple to encourage people to look after their mental health, shows that Kate has always been highly aware of the issue.

According to body language expert Judi James, the Duchess and Prince William have been holding hands or placing their hands on each other's backs lately, freely displaying affection in public. She believes that this unusual behavior was inspired by the way Prince Harry and his wife behave in front of the media.

In early October, Kate impressed with her sweet and intelligent way of talking to children. During her visit to Forest School in Paddington, photographers followed her and continuously took pictures. One little girl asked Kate: "Why are they taking your picture?". The princess replied gently: "They are taking my picture, because I am very special."