J.R.
Hi DM,
You are a good momma for asking. Some ideas (I have fragile hair that breaks often):
1. wash less often -- 1 or 2 times a week is enuf.
2. Comb hair in shower or when wet with only a wide tooth comb. from the ends up. Gently.
3. Leave in hair mask/conditioner in the shower for at least 3 mins to let hair soak it up.
4. put on a good leave in conditioner afterwards (paul mitchell and pantene have good ones).
5. don't use any product with alchohol!
6. Home products -- olive oil massage into hair before washing. Leave in as long as you want and wash out.
Hope this helps.
Jilly