The Sparkle That Was Already There: What a Kids' Spa Day Taught Me About Raising a Daughter

A last-minute Mommy & Me spa day was supposed to be a fun distraction from a tough week. But when my 4-year-old looked at her painted nails and said, “Now I’m pretty,” it hit me harder than I expected. I wasn’t ready for that moment or the conversation that followed. Here’s what I told her, what I’m still learning, and why raising girls in today’s world feels heavier than ever.