Physical touch can express things that words can’t. We clearly express ourselves through a warm handshake, a sympathetic hug, or a congratulatory pat on the back. Touch is essential for our emotional well-being. Babies who are isolated or left alone for long periods of time without physical contact fail to thrive. Research conducted by Tiffany Field, a leader in the field of touch, found that preterm newborns who received just three 15-minute sessions of touch therapy each da