The Hugalongs Blog

The Science Behind the Adventure Buddy

In this guide, you’ll find first-hand info on everything from how the Hugalongs Adventure Buddy - Papap Pony works separate from the Hugalongs Mental Fitness Training Program, and how to incorporate it into your life, to the science-backed benefits of deep touch...

Research On The Effectiveness Of Our Adventure Buddy

Wearable well-being toys for children are relatively new, but the basic research on their effectiveness has been around for a number of years. Here are 5 studies that provide a strong scientific foundation of the therapeutic power of deep touch pressure and...

Teach Kids Belly-Breathing With a Powerful Mental Fitness Tool

Why not make playtime better by incorporating some mental fitness training exercises. When done regularly the benefits will stay with your children for life! We took the 'breathing buddies' technique and updated it for today's modern family. The ‘breathing buddies’ technique...

7 Tips for Road Trips With Kids

Road trips with little ones can be a big undertaking. So we're putting out our list of pro tips and tricks to fill your car with adventure and exploration, instead of exhaustion and countless exclamations of "Are we there yet?"