Saying NO to hugs is OKAll preschoolers and young kids want to touch everything and everyone as they learn about the world around them. As much as kids enjoy physical contact with close family members, it doesn't always mean that they are okay with strangers or friends touching them.Here's a great story about personal boundaries and consent: Teaching young children about body boundariesLearn how to set appropriate boundariesTeach children to respect the bodies of othersIdentify safe and unsafe feelings***** "A perfect book that handles a fairly tough topic in an easy way for kids to understand." - AshleyPerfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. A great tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals.