Help, Your Daughter Won't Let You Brush Her Hair!!!!

You should have left you house five minutes ago; your daughters hair is a mess and your kids are obviously going to be late for school. Sound familiar? I have heard this story from many of my friends, have seen the results of this on many a head and have experienced it myself. However, for me, leaving the house with messy hair is unacceptable.

I recently dropped my daughter off at school and saw a child’s hair that was such a mess I wondered how the parents could let her walk out their door. This child truly had bedhead!!! Children learn from their parents and learning to take pride in yourself I believe is one of the most valuable lessons a parent can teach their child. It is hard chasing your little one around the room for five minutes and is sometimes easier to give up than to keep fighting. However, you don’t want to give up because you are shaping the future self image and respect your child has for themself and how others view them. Since everyone experiences this at one point or another, I thought I would share some of the tactics I have used to combat the battle.

When my daughter was very young she would fight me every time the brush came out. At 2 ½ I had enough and told her she could stay home alone if she did not let me do her hair. She ran away and I walked towards the garage and said “have a good day”. Needless to say I would never have actually left her but she did not know that and the tears started and she asked me to brush her hair. We went through that routine a few times and by the third time, after I had my son and dogs get in the car, she knew I meant business. Within a week of doing that she let me do her hair every morning.

Children want to feel like they have control over something. What better way to get what you want and let them get what they want then by letting them have a choice on the hair accessory they wear each day. Give your daughter the choice between two or three pieces to wear in her hair. If you let her help be in control of her appearance chances are she will be happy to participate, happy to make the decision and at the same time look pretty.

Certain things have to been done everyday but there is no reason it should not be fun. My daughter keeps me company in the morning while I do my hair and makeup. I let her “pretend” to put on makeup and get all done up for the day. She always asks if I could do her hair the way I did mine. Why not, what is a few extra minutes with the hair blower and a little hair product. These fun few minutes everyday makes her have an interest in her appearance, she takes pride in herself and we have fun at the same time.

It may be a fight that lasts only a few days or a month but you are the parent and you can and should win. Use creative tactics to get the result you want. Make getting dressed and brushing hair a fun, positive part of the day that will bring lasting lifetime value to your child.

New Online Shopping Mall and More......

Ever feel like you are going from one website to another to fill your needs? Wish you could have a one stop website that provides shopping, fun conversation, discounts, entertaining videos and how to instructions? Carla Phillips, mother of three, has provided an answer to this. She has used her expertise as an SEO professional and her knowledge of marketing to develop a website geared to helping small businesses sell their product and at the same time create an online community that can share information and good times. This fun site, WAHMPUB.com is a one stop shop that will meet all your needs. Designed with fun graphics, WAHMPUB.com has a shopping mall showcasing small businesses run by work at home moms and dads. Categories available are Oh Baby, Rugrats, Trendy Chics, Hot Mammas, Furry Friends plus many more.

After shopping for your little ones, yourself, your special man or your furry friend you can hop over to the forum which offers fun conversation, tips and helps answer questions on various topics and issues. It is a great way for moms and dads to share information and experiences as well as to just enjoy some friendly conversation.

Another feature available and unique to this site is the how to make stuff instructions. Ever wonder how to make paper, paint, candy or glass? By clicking on the how to button you will find out. Instructions are also available for many more items. In addition to this, one WAHM or WAHD is featured each month in an article highlighting their accomplishments and businesses.

One special aspect of WAHMPUB.com is the Super Mom Stimulus. This program is designed to help in need moms or dads on a given month. Starting in April 2009, a winner will be announced on one Monday of each month. The prize is a $200.00 check to help the individual get through the hard times. A mom or dad can be nominated by anyone who thinks they are deserving of this award. All you need to do is send an email to supermom@wahmpub.com explaining why this person deserves to win.

Visit WAHMPUB.com to experience shopping, stimulating conversation and many more fun features.

Cococare Products: A Natural Way To Protect Your Skin

Are you a pregnant mom, a mom who recently had a baby or just a mom with dry skin or chapped lips? If so you will be happy to read on and learn about Cococare Products.

Cococare has been producing skincare products for over 40 years. All their products contain natural ingredients such as Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Aloe Vera providing the most effective means for moisturizing and protecting your skin.

The Cococare 100% Cocoa Butter Stick is used as an all over skin moisturizer as well as during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks and after pregnancy to reduce the effects of stretch marks. It is also used by people who have stretch marks from weight loss. This product is all natural containing only 100% pure cocoa butter.

For those who like Cocoa Butter, Cococare has an extended line that includes lip balm, creams, lotions and body oil. You will be able to protect your skin from head to toe with Cococare’s full line of Cocoa Butter products.

Creams, lotions, body oils and lip balms are also available in Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Vitamin C. If you like a 100% natural product there is a 100% Vitamin E Oil and a 100% Shea Butter jar.

For pregnant and new moms, Cococare has the Maternity Solutions line. The items within this brand include Maternity Solutions Stretch Mark Cream and Maternity Solutions Painful Breast Cream. The Maternity Solutions Stretch Mark Cream is a mixed of botanicals, cocoa butter and elastin that help in the protection against stretch marks. The Painful Breast Cream helps in reducing discomfort in the breast caused by pregnancy.

Visit Cococare at www.cococare.com and see all the wonderful products available to meet your skincare needs.