I am an Addict!!

Everyone is following the new “Natural” trend. Don’t lie to yourself like it is not a trend because it is. So let’s think about all of the justifications for a minute “I was born this way so I am going back to my roots!” Yes that is all find and dandy. You go girl! “I want my hair to be healthier” Yes, yes my friend! I hear you. “Relaxers are just not getting it for me.” Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah! Whatever the reason may be, at the end of the day it is still a trend. You knew you weren’t born that way a long time ago but now that you see others are on board you are more likely to do it. Same is true for the relaxers not working for you. Healthier hair? Please! You can have healthy hair with a relaxer as well. You just need to know how to care for your hair.

Now I must say that I almost jumped on this band wagon for reasons others will not admit. ALL of my friends are natural. One of my friends did it because her hair wasn’t responding well to relaxers anymore, two of them wore protective styles so much that it just happened, one of them wanted HEALTHIER HAIR (sarcastic tone), and the other wanted to get back to her roots! I wanted to go natural because I am the only person in my two friend groups that is addicted to the creamy crack. Yes, my name is Robdreka and I am addict.

I just love the feeling of running my fingers through my hair. I like the way that my hair can be easily manipulated with the creamy crack. I mean I took down my braids last week and I thought about transitioning since I had not had a relaxer in 3 months and I almost died. I started to have withdrawal. I could not even use a comb in my hair. “Use your fingers,” they said. “You have to style while your hair is wet,” they said. WHAT!!!! No this is not going to happen. So today I gave in and I got a relaxer. I have had my relaxer all of 2 hours now and I feel happier on the inside, I feel healthier, I feel connected, and I feel energized!  I said all of this to say that this is one trend that Dreka will not be following. My addiction just will not let me.

Sincerest Heart

Kids Just Want To Have Fun

So in my profession, I am finding myself having to deal with issues that I feel are just common sense and sometimes it gets frustrating. Just the other day I ran across a parent of a five year old that told me her child was hyperactive and she has a hard time putting him to bed at night. After observing this child in a different setting, I see none of what the mother reports. So I move forward to ask her about her daily activities. Well this mother does not have a job, this child is not in school, and he spends his days with her Allllllllll day. During the day this kid does nothing but watch TV. Um, excuse me MS I know what this child needs and it is not medication. He needs two things—socialization and high energy activity.

Now is it just me or should it be common sense that a child that is not tired will have difficulty going to sleep at 8pm?  Kids want to have fun so of course what he/she is doing is getting on your nerves because they are trying to make fun for themselves. Yes mommy your child will appear hyper if he/she is using their imagination to fight the sharks (on the floor) while standing on your couch (their boat). Yes mother your child will appear hyper if you want them to sit still and watch Spongebob but your child is running from the imaginary zombies that are chasing him up the hall and through the living room. I am sorry mom these things are age appropriate. This kid needs a playdate and to run and be free. Please take this little boy outside to play. That is all he/she wants in life is to run and be free. I know that you are tired from your day of doing nothing but your child needs this. I promise you your day will be much easier and bedtime will be a breeze!

Sidenote: Our children are growing and getting bigger because they do not get enough activity but that is a post for another day. 

                                                                                     

With the sincerest heart,

RS