Hair is often a complicated issue for transracial adoptive parents. Learning how to care for and style K hair (which bears little similarity to mine beyond that fact our hair grows on our heads) has been a steep learning curve and I am still learning because as she grows her hair is changing as well. I know as she grows the issue of whether or not her hair is "good hair" will be one that we will have deal with. But I was thrilled to find this video from Sesame Street (still one of the best shows ever for children) Not only does it positively feature a Black child (okay, puppet) but pays tribute to the wonderfulness of African hair. A wonderful message for children who will unfortunately grow up often measuring themselves against a White standard of beauty.
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