ear piercing

I knew I wanted to do it in a safe way that respected her body and her right to have control over the process.

Edmonton's Raylene Marks quit her job after refusing to pierce the ears of a child who'd been protesting the procedure for 30 minutes, sharing her story in an open letter. Now, Claire's is reviewing their policy.

From methods of piercing to healing and care, here's what you need to know before letting your kid pierce her lobes.