toddler hair

As a mom, there is nothing better than capturing a photograph of your entire family; happy and smiling, with everyone looking into the camera.  We take thousands of shots of our kids through the years, but very few are of the entire family - and even less are of the family with you in them. 

So, you’ve decided to invest in a professional photographer, but how do you ensure the picture will be worthy of hanging on the wall?  Here are some tips and tricks to make picture day a success:

Have you ever looked over at your kiddo and all you can see is a nest of knotted hair? Yikes!

 Children often have more sensitive scalps than adults however, they are much more active, with sports, swimming and restless sleep, so their hair takes a beating. Because of this, many children develop tangles. Between the tangles and sensitive scalp, brushing can be torture for both parents and kids.! 

My toddler son has had many firsts this year. His first tip-toeing steps, first toothy smile, and the all-important, first bite of ice cream. Of all the firsts, the only one I dreaded was the first haircut. I wasn’t sure which one of us would cry first: me, watching his baby curls get snipped or him fending off the whirring and buzzing of the clippers.