Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I remember learning the cobra knot as a child growing up in Brooklyn. My siblings and I attended a summer day camp at P.S. 272 near Bayview houses. We learned all types of knots like the Chinese staircase and the Cobra knot with lanyards. So we decided to do the cobra braid on my daughter’s…
We try to create curly hairstyles that are cute and easy to do. So when Eileen Carter-Campos of Mommy Teaches shared a video of the Chinese staircase ponytail braid on Facebook, we decided to make it our curly hairstyle of the week. The Chinese staircase ponytail braid also brings back memories of my childhood living in Brooklyn,…
Growing curly hair varies. However, an average hair growth of ½ inch per month is considered normal. I used to think that only certain hair textures were able to grow curly hair fast. But, that’s not the case at all. My kids had very little hair when they were born. My daughter was practically bald until…
Curly hairstyles can be a bit of a challenge, if you’re not using the right hair care products. Since curly hair varies, you may have to go through the process of trial an error. That said, I always get asked about curly hair hacks – particularly how I make my children’s curls pop and how…
Faux hawk hairstyles have become quite popular over the years. It’s the perfect way to achieve the mohawk look without sacrificing your hair. My daughter and I recently tried the messy bun faux hawk and got a lot of compliments on Instagram along with a video tutorial request. So, we decided to make it our…
It’s hard to get encourage kids to sit still for hairstyles. I was never a fan of getting my hair done as a child. It was as if my hair was being ripped from my scalp every time my mom combed through my kinky curly hair. I’ve always been “tender headed.” My head ached with…
When you’re short on time and need to get the kiddies out the door without them looking a hot mess, quick and easy hairstyles are the way to go. During the summer months, we love to sport a wash-n-go. But sometimes my daughter likes to keep her curls up and out of her face. Here…
Since the beginning of the school year, Princess has been sporting either a french braid or ponytail everyday. We’re are usually pressed for time, so a simple braided hairstyle normally works best. But this morning she said, “I want something different.” So we decided on dutch braids into a ponytail. Curly Hairstyle of the Week:…
