Finally, someone's done a study that produces news I can use. Taiwan's Child Welfare League Foundation has issued guidelines to provide children with the love and attention they need to thrive: kids need thirty minutes a day spent with their parents, at least three minutes of hugging and three of listening, and to be praised three times, and to be able to access a responsible adult within three minutes if necessary. I suspected I was overdoing it, and this confirms it.

No, seriously though. Taiwan's had some pretty serious problems with neglect and abuse of minors, and the CWLF aims to change that. They've laid out three core pursuits: survival, health, and safety, and the above "rules of three" are meant to inspire parents and caregivers to strive to achieve those pursuits. And other Taiwanese organizations and political parties are also mobilizing to turn the tides back in favor of their children. May it bring positive and lasting change for the country.

Now, set your timers for three minutes and go squeeze a kid, why don't you.