Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Winter Skincare

Long before I ever began blogging, I have wanted to talk about this subject. I remember the first time I noticed a white mother pushing a little black baby in a shopping cart, I wanted to run over to her and give her words of encouragement, and some hair care tips to boot. (Some of my fellow employees pointed and stared, and the baby’s hair was a mess). I am going to save those two subjects for later and start with something a bit closer to my heart… skincare. Adoption blogger Ed Paul, tells me that skincare is an issue … Continue reading

Tips for Toddler Hair Care

Whether your toddler has a head full of hair or just a mass of fine down on their scalp, you will have to care for it in order to keep their scalp healthy and clean. Most babies and toddlers don’t care for having their hair washed or messed with. In fact, it can be a downright nightmare for some parents. So here are some tips for caring for your toddler’s hair with a minimum of fuss to save both of you on the anxiety and struggles. Brushing helps to bring oil up to the surface of the scalp and it … Continue reading