Painting My Son's Nails is My Favorite Way To Bond

Painting My Son’s Nails is My Favorite Way To Bond

Spending time with my son painting nails is certainly not conventional, but in my house, we focus on what is developmentally appropriate and fun rather than old-fashioned gender roles.

It's a fairly quiet morning as I sit with my son at home in Los Angeles while his older sister is at summer camp. Mornings like these with my 2-year-old boy are wonderful and carefree. We’ve spent most days like this one reading books, snuggling, tickling each other, and playing at the park. But as of recently, manicures and pedicures have been added to our list of things to do.

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Nail Polish for Boys? Absolutely!

Nail Polish for Boys? Absolutely!

Mama over at Mama Writes Reviews checked out yo yo yellow and blaster blue and her two boys LOVED it!

“I've made it a point in my parenting life to let the boys play with whatever toys they wanted, even if it was a "girl" toy. They have a doll that they take care of here and there, and for a long time, Cocoa Puff's favorite color was pink. Totally works for me... I'm all for letting my kids express themselves in whatever creative way it might be.”

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Why I chose to Let My Son Paint His Nails

Why I chose to let my son paint his nails

“FE expert and writer Brittany McCabe has launched Alpha Kids, the first-ever nail polish for girls and BOYS. She discusses why she lets her own son paint his nails and how it welcomes creativity and artistic expression.”

There has been a lot of press over the last few years of celebrities painting their kids nails and other male celebrities flaunting their own brightly colored nails. In 2017, Allure highlighted strong men who wear nail polish and why stigmas against them shouldn’t exist. Some of the celebrities mentioned in this article are Zac Efron, Hemsworth brothers, K-pop stars, and even YouTube influencers. These individuals are letting it be known that nail polish is okay for boys and girls alike, and helping to break down the gender-biased walls and paving a path for a more accepting and colorful future.

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