Today is the third Monday of July which means, of course, that it's Global Hug Your Kids Day! 

Global Hug Your Kids Day was created by Michelle Nicholes in honor of her son Mark, who died in 1998 from brain cancer at 8 1/2 years old. As there's nothing in the official certification of said day that requires hugs be given solely to one's immediate kids, I propose handing out some big ol' bear hugs to your grandkids today, too!

Why hug any kids today, grand or otherwise? Because it's good for you. And them. And everyone within arms reach!

So go ahead: Hug away today!