04/11/2025
✨ Turning a haircut into a mini art studio 🎨✂️
As a mama with a little bit of a perfectionist streak in me, I started the haircut high hopes of having it done perfectly.
But my little explorer had other ideas. He wiggled, shouted “No!”, and turned the dining table into his own art canvas.
Things shifted when we handed him his favorite markers. Suddenly, the haircut became a play time with his markers.
He drew lines and circles, laughed, and had fun. It turned a stressful moment into shared joy.
What I learned:
💫 Mess is magic — A little chaos can unlock the biggest smiles.
💫 Give them agency — When kids co-create, they engage with more joy and less resistance.
💫 Celebrate the process — Messy is the default mode. Joy is the choice in the middle of it.
💫 Reward after — It’s not about the flawless haircut. It’s about showing up even through perfectionism & anxiety.
So next time you’re in a wiggle-war, grab the markers, splash some water, and let the bubbles fly.
The mess fades, but the laughter stays. 💛
How do you manage situations like this? 💭
