{
  "id": 12283448,
  "title": "Why kids keep touching your face while talking, per psychology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/why-kids-keep-touching-your-face-while-talking-per-psychology",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/moments/psychology-says-children-who-keep-touching-a-parents-face-while-talking-may-have-a-deeper-reason-for-doing-it/articleshow/134715223.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Children frequently display physical affection towards their parents, such as gently touching their faces while talking. This interaction not only nurtures a sense of closeness but also helps them assess their parents' engagement. Studies indicate that such affectionate gestures are crucial for emotional growth throughout childhood. Parents must recognize the importance of these moments while…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}