Hair Day Can Become Relationship Day

Guest: Dr. Marva Lewis — Sociocultural Psychologist & Associate Professor, Tulane University

Can combing your child's hair become a moment of connection? Dr. Marva Lewis joins Conversations with Tamekia to explore how textured hair care can support trust, cultural identity, and parent-child bonding. Hair day can bring up powerful feelings — for children and the adults caring for them. Dr. Lewis's work, Talk, Touch & Listen While Combing Hair, invites caregivers to recognize everyday routines as opportunities to listen, respond with gentleness, and help children feel seen and valued.