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Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Marina Gale Nov 15, 2011. 20 Replies 0 Likes

Hello! Like my subject line states, I am looking for a bit of advice on my 3 year old's refusal to have his hair wetted and shampooed. Before this evening, it had been several weeks since his last…Continue

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Melissa Dunn replied to Tracy Moore's discussion Near-Daily Extreme Tantrums... Can you help us?!

"Hi all -- I know this is a rather old discussion, but it is very relevant to what I am currently going through with my son, who is just about to turn 3. He has always been one to have occasional tantrums since turning 2 or so, but for the past few…"

Nov 19, 2011

Marina Gale replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"One thing I have tried with success is to fill the bath with water and bubble bath. Then get hold of a kids sized snorkel and mask. Hide things in the water (we use lego people) and see if they want to play 'finding the…"

Nov 15, 2011

Joyce Fetteroll replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"I ran across these while I was searching for a video someone had posted about kids hair (turns out it was detangling nappy hair but it's cute and her willingness to take it slow is inspiring :-) Detangling Children's Natural…"

Nov 15, 2011

Heather Greek replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"Lukas is 10 and still doesn't like his hair washed. When he does agree to it I pour the bath water over his head while shielding his eyes with my hand while he's looking up at the ceiling,putting a picture up there helps,like mario. I wet…"

Nov 14, 2011

Meg Fraser replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"Precisely ;) Give him bodily integrity, let him learn to trust himself and eventually he'll work it out and either let you help him shampoo his hair or start doing it himself - or he'll have a thatch of super healthy, shiny un shampood…"

Sep 22, 2011

Melissa Dunn replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"No, I will have to look it up! I have heard a bit about the "No Poo" movement... I will have to look into it more deeply. Alex has still not washed his hair, but I am sure that some day he will come around. :) Or perhaps…"

Sep 22, 2011

Meg Fraser replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"Have you heard of the No Shampoo Challenge? My endest daughter did it voluntarily (as in, it was her idea and it wasn't coz she hated washing her hair) and she had the most amazing hair! She's started shampooing since then, but non…"

Sep 22, 2011

Melissa Dunn replied to Kristin's discussion Seattle? in the group Washington Radical Unschoolers

"Anyone else in the Tacoma area? I used to live in West Seattle too -- but now live in Tacoma. Looking for unschooling families with little ones in the Tacoma area to meet up with. My son is 3. :)"

Sep 10, 2011

Jo Cauldrick replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"Hi There, I did have difficulties in the past with hair washing, and then I realised that the shampoos were causing irritation, and hence the whole hair washing experience was causing discomfort to my child. If you wouldn't eat your shampoo, it…"

Sep 1, 2011

Melissa Dunn replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"Thanks, all, for the suggestions! Much appreciated. And thank you for sharing your story about your son and his aversion to bathing, Teresa. I agree that the path of least resistance is probably the best to take. I know that someday he will come…"

Sep 1, 2011

Kaed Family replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"Well actually he doesn't get into his sisters hair clips anymore because a few weeks ago he watched my hubby use an electric razor to shave his head. He was fascinated. My hubby asked if he wanted a turn and then he stood big and…"

Aug 31, 2011

Kaed Family replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"we still have a bit of summer - does he enjoy a run through the sprinklers with you or with friends? Would your child enjoy a trip to the hair salon for a special wash and trim? Maybe you go and do it and just have him watch and be very…"

Aug 31, 2011

Sarah Dickinson replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"Quick thought - my computer time is up! But my boys (4 and 6) like to style their hair with bubbles and look in the mirror - crazy spikes etc. Then the deed is done and the rinse is not such an issue - I'm just VERY careful not to get it…"

Aug 28, 2011

Teresa replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"I wanted to offer a different suggestion, something to throw in the pot. There was a good discussion here a while ago about hygiene. If I remember correctly, many contributing parents decided to just let it go. There was a lot of…"

Aug 25, 2011

Meredith replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed...

"If he's not stinky or grimy, I wouldn't worry at all, especially if he's willing to change clothes every few days. Change his sheets and pillowcases regularly, too - a lot of casual dirt comes off on clothes and…"

Aug 25, 2011

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what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?: To me, "radical unschooling" means letting our kids grow, develop, and learn naturally, without arbitrary rules and guidelines.

how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?: We have been unschooling our sons since birth! We plan to continue on as our boys reach "school age."

first names of children: Alexander (b. 11/29/08)
Henry (b. 12/29/10)

a little about me: I'm a radical-leaning mama obsessed with learning, relearning, deschooling myself, reading, Internet searching, and loving my family.