You walk into a family holiday gathering with your child in tow. Aunt Kathy bends down and stretches out her arms to your little one: “Come over here and give me a big hug!” Your kid gets quiet, ...

When you're autistic and part of the Latine diaspora, travel poses additional challenges. More so if you’re a child at the mercy of family expectations. I should know. I'm a late-diagnosed autistic ...

Buzz60’s Elizabeth Keatinge tells us why experts say you shouldn’t force your kid to hug or kiss anyone they don’t want to.

Picture this. You're at a family gathering, and as you prepare to leave, your aunt leans down expectantly toward your child.

The holiday season is here. When it comes to greeting relatives, it's customary to give them a hug or a kiss on the cheek. Some kids may not be comfortable with physical affection, particularly with ...

The holiday season is in full swing. Many are lighting the sixth Hannukah candle tonight; Christmas and Kwanzaa are a few days away. For many 2022 marks a return to in-person celebrations, and for ...

Your best friend texts you a picture of her newborn baby. With chubby cheeks and tiny toes, you can’t wait for baby kisses, and you head straight to your friend’s house to meet the new little one (and ...

Aunt Matilda swoops in to hug a niece she sees in photos all the time. Little Cindy backs away. While family members often span the miles to visit at holidays, close encounters with relatives from ...

"Traveling with disabilities" is a 10-part series focusing on the experiences of travelers with disabilities. This is part of our continuing mission to highlight underrepresented communities in travel ...