{"id":432,"date":"2026-06-10T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/?p=432"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:17:26","slug":"helping-kids-build-healthy-self-care-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/kids-haircuts\/helping-kids-build-healthy-self-care-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Kids Build Healthy Self-Care Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"432\" class=\"elementor elementor-432\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2d4bd2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e2d4bd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a08156d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a08156d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e48a38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e48a38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"s4\">Teaching children how to care for themselves is an important part of helping them grow with confidence and independence. Self-care for kids doesn\u2019t have to be complicated<\/span><span class=\"s4\">, <\/span><span class=\"s4\">it can be as simple as brushing their hair, washing their hands, getting dressed for the day, or learning healthy daily routines. At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s4\"> in Geneva<\/span><span class=\"s4\">, we believe self-care should feel positive, encouraging, and fun for children of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26e98e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26e98e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0c2589 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f0c2589\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-370-scaled-1-1024x722.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-444\" alt=\"Two smiling sisters showing off their fresh haircuts at Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts Geneva children\u2019s hair salon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-370-scaled-1-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-370-scaled-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-370-scaled-1-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-370-scaled-1-1536x1082.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-370-scaled-1-2048x1443.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9feb6b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d9feb6b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20e501f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20e501f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"s5\"><span class=\"s4\">Creating healthy routines early helps children feel more <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/kids-haircuts\/a-safe-space-for-every-child-autism-acceptance-at-our-salon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">confident and comfortable<\/a> in their everyday lives. Small habits like brushing hair daily, keeping hair clean, and taking pride in personal grooming can help kids feel their best both at school and at home. When <\/span><span class=\"s4\">boys and girls <\/span><span class=\"s4\">feel good about themselves, it often helps build confidence in other areas too.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc43cc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4dc43cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b37dae2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b37dae2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbc8fbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbc8fbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-470-scaled-1-1024x790.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-445\" alt=\"Smiling little boy getting a haircut in a vehicle-themed styling chair at Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts Geneva children\u2019s hair salon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-470-scaled-1-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-470-scaled-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-470-scaled-1-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-470-scaled-1-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PC-470-scaled-1-2048x1581.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caa49b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"caa49b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0091e4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0091e4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"s4\">One of the best ways to encourage self-care is by making routines enjoyable instead of stressful. Letting children choose their hairstyle, wear colorful accessories, or participate in getting ready can make everyday routines feel more exciting. Turning self-care into quality family time can also help create positive memories and reduce resistance during busy mornings or bedtime routines.<\/span><\/p><p>Haircuts are another great way to support healthy self-care habits. Regular trims help keep hair healthier, easier to brush, and more manageable for both kids and parents. Many children also enjoy the confidence boost that comes with a fresh haircut and feeling polished for school, activities, or special events.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990ffbe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"990ffbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8075e47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8075e47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simple Self-Care Ideas for Kids<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e45f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24e45f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span class=\"s4\">Brush hair daily to help prevent tangles<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s4\">Create easy morning and bedtime routines<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s4\">Use gentle, kid-friendly hair products<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s4\">Let children help choose hairstyles or accessories<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s4\">Keep routines positive and encouraging<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s4\">Schedule regular haircuts to maintain healthy hair<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s4\">Celebrate<span class=\"s4\"> small accomplishments and independence<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26c0a39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26c0a39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/kids-haircuts\/pigtails-amp-crewcuts-geneva-ils-newest-childrens-hair-salon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts<\/a>, we love helping children feel <a href=\"https:\/\/pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva-il\/kids-haircuts\/a-safe-space-for-every-child-autism-acceptance-at-our-salon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">confident and comfortable<\/a> while making hair care a positive experience. From first haircuts to fresh new styles, our goal is to help families create healthy routines and happy memories along the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b03b64 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b03b64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9197424 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9197424\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96ef5e9 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"96ef5e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com\/geneva\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book an Appointment Today!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c80577 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c80577\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca94ed1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ca94ed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pigtailsgeneva\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Follow Us on Instagram!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teaching children how to care for themselves is an important part of helping them grow with confidence and independence. 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