Mom Holds Hair School To Help Dads Bond With Their Daughters
Doing a daughter’s hair can indeed be a challenging task for dads who may not have experience with hairstyling. From detangling knots to creating intricate braids or ponytails, the world of hair care and styling can seem overwhelming. However, with patience, practice, and the right tools, dads can master the art of doing their daughters’ hair.
The bonding experience that comes with doing a daughter’s hair is priceless. It’s a special time for connection and creating memories that both dad and daughter will cherish. So, while the struggle may exist initially, with determination and a willingness to learn, dads can conquer the challenge of doing their daughters’ hair with love and creativity.
According to Fox News, a mom in Scotland is helping the dads in her neighborhood tackle styling their daughters’ hair. Sarah Eaton is a hairstylist and was inspired to help others after having a hard time braiding her daughters’ wigs for Halloween. So, she started a hair workshop business, Bonnie’s Braids, because of local demand from moms. It started with the mothers learning french braiding.
Eaton expanded the business to classes for dads and explains “I teach them the basics of how to brush their hair and how to use de-tangle spray,” adding “The look of admiration on their faces after each session is amazing.” Parents learn everything from brushing, to making braids and buns.
Eaton says the classes give dads the confidence boost they need to make their girls look fabulous. The fathers even get a certificate after they complete to sessions.
5 Life Lessons From Coaching Youth Sports
The Meaning of Hard Work
There’s no better feeling than working tirelessly for something you really want, and then accomplishing it. Especially if you are an underdog. You learn to enjoy the struggle. It makes the reward that much sweeter. The most valuable lesson from this piece is that once you dedicate yourself to putting in whatever it takes, this becomes a mindset. No win comes for free. You aren’t entitled to playing time. Both of those must be earned. There’s nothing wrong with reminding yourself of that while preaching to your kids about how to get playing time.
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The Importance of Exercise
Your definition of exercise might be a sweaty cardio workout in the gym. But as a coach, exercise has a broad meaning. Certainly, getting yourself outside with a team and teaching them the importance of stretching and preparing your body is essential to physical success. Coaching a sport like football, for example, your two hours a day on the field are laser-focused on just that. There, you are giving yourself some mental exercise, taking a break from all the other work, stress, or life-circumstances. You can forget everything else when you hit the field, court, or rink.
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Treat Everyone The Same, But Coach Them Differently
Whether you manage a soccer team or a sales team, you’re leading a collection of individuals. What makes your top performer tick is not the same as what makes a lesser player (or employee) with potential, tick. This lesson centers around relationship-building and listening. How you run your team is about you, and how your players apply these guidelines is about them.
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Nobody Is Going Pro At 10 Years Old...
…Nor are they getting a full scholarship offer to a top NCAA college at this age. You may see things in your kid or another on the team where your experience makes you think a certain player has a shot at the big time. But that time is not right now. Your coaching duty is to give the best experience possible to your players. How does creating an entire game plan around one super-talented 10-year old give the other 20 kids a fair chance? How does it give them a memorable experience? Or something to build off for next year. Or confidence. Again, those refereeing your games are most likely high school or college kids themselves. They’re just trying to work and earn some money. Again, cut them some slack.
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You Matter
Your tone in addressing your players, the refs, and the other team matters, too. Be cognizant of how you deliver your messages. You may have an incredibly impactful point to make, but if you don’t articulate it correctly, and cater to your audience, it can be useless. Coaching youth sports is about the overall experience, not the final score, and not the final record. Your stats don’t matter, your voice does.
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