I am pleased to be a part of the Curly Kids Coloring Book Virtual Blog Tour Sistah Spotlight is a way to showcase women who I think are accomplishing wonderful things and it is also a way to promote what they were doing through my blog. Through Sistah Spotlight I will feature an African American … Read moreSistah Spotlight!: Akira Byrd of CurlCentric.com and Curly Kids Coloring Book
Visiting the barbershop can be an intimidating experience for a child. It can be especially challenging for a child diagnosed with a disability. My son AJ was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 2-years-old. AJ struggles with sensory sensitivity which can be triggered by loud, repetitive noises, bold colors and patterns. The buzzing … Read moreMommy #NaturalHair Confession Series #2: Supporting My Special Needs Son During Routine Hair Care
I’ll never forget that day. I’d worked 10 hours not including the 2 hour trip there and the 2 hour trip back. Work was just crazy on that summer day 7 years ago. When I got home, all I wanted to do was sit down and zone out. But what met me at the door … Read more3 Ways to Get Dad To Help With Kid’s #NaturalHair
I have been in total support of Fusion Teen Talk Show since attending the screening of Episode 2 of Fusion Teen Talk Show: No Bullying Allowed with my daughter last year. Since then I have watched this organization that benefits young adults grow in leaps and bounds. Throughout the past year under guidance from founder Shakeitha … Read moreThe SistahChick Gets HYPE! H.Y.P.E. Youth Conference (Helping Youth Pursue Excellence)
I had a great time being a Dream Kids Ambassador for African Pride Dream Kids #KidsDreamingBig Campaign. It was fun talking about the dreams I have for my own children as well as the lifelong inspiration that I received from my own mother. The African Pride Dream Kids and fred’s Super Dollar Kids Dreaming Big … Read moreReal Housewives of Atlanta Star Cynthia Bailey hosts #KidsDreamingBig Meet & Greet
It can be very intimidating when you start to think about how you will manage your child’s natural hair. If you are anything like me then you never really got to know your own hair so it may be difficult to understand your child’s natural hair. I started getting relaxers when I was 14 years … Read more10 Tips to Help You Start to Manage Your Child’s #NaturalHair
The Beehive has been the foundation pattern for the Sew-N-Weave and Crotchet Braids for many years. This pattern continues to reign supreme above all other cornrow patterns because of it’s easy installation. Certainly I am not encouraging anyone to install a Sew-N-Weave or Crotchet Braids in their child’s hair. Heaven forbid! I am simply sharing … Read more3 Reasons Why The Cornrow Bee Hive is the Perfect #NaturalHair Style for Kids
What words would you use to describe your child’s hair texture? As you ponder that question think about which descriptive words you will use and consider if those words are positive and uplifting to your child. Thick. Curly. Kinky. Nappy. Coily. Some of these words are accepted and some are rejected. 4a. 3c. 2b. are … Read moreDo You Accept Your Child’s #NaturalHair Texture Just As It Is?
When I first came into contact with the Mixed Chicks brand back in 2009 and I was just getting started on my own Natural Hair journey. I made my very first YouTube video back then using their products. One day while walking through the Bronner Bros hair show in 2010 they had a booth so … Read more{{GiveAway}} Mixed Chicks Rock #NaturalHair Dolls
Its important that our children are reminded of their beauty and intelligence every day. Beautiful by Keianna Johnson Beautiful I am. I am beautiful. No matter where I go, I know I am beautiful. Made by the hands of God. God don’t make mistakes. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Intelligent I am. I am … Read moreSistah’s Poetry Corner: Beautiful – A Self Love Poem For Kids