#beard pulling

Oooo! So I’m going to assume for purposes of this answer that you’re also not familiar with hair pulling as an induction generally.

So, it turns out that hair-pulling, when done right, can be a hell of a pattern interruption and/or fixation for a hypnotic induction. There are a ton of different methods, all quite fun!

This is a super specific question for which I don’t have a great answer! I was definitely part of the inspiration for the beard-pulling induction, which definitely went on to become very much A Thing We Do.

My latest post on Parenting by The Beard:

So everyone knows how babies love to grab and pull on beards. But as my daughter has grown I have found that her love for the beard (and grabbing it) has also grown.

As parents we are often distracted from our children by work, TV, smart phones, or any number of things. But my daughter has figured out that she can always get my attention by grabbing my beard and pulling my head around to look at her. Some parents might get angry at their child for doing this but I appreciate it because it reminds me to be present with her and that my attention is far better spent in connection with her than on anything I might be distracted by.