For African-American families, a daily task to combat negative stereotypes about hair
- Written by Marva L. Lewis, Associate Professor, Tulane University
Psychology research shows how hair combing sends a powerful message from parent to child.'Combing' via www.shutterstock.comMothers across all cultures may worry about being judged for their child’s appearance. But for African-American mothers, a child’s hairstyle can be especially anxiety-inducing. If they don’t properly care for...
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