and the children felt more positive affect, the children tended to have longer telomeres. Conversely, when the parents had conflict, and the child responded with negative emotions, the child tended to have shorter telomeres.39 So remember that emotions are permeable, and especially for sensitive children. Consider warming up your family environment and showing your affection. This is hard to do if angry emotions are running high! But by showing love for your partner, you may also be promoting wellbeing in your child (and maybe his or her telomeres, too).
