Parenting: The Challenge

Sometimes it can be a fight to get your kids to brush their teeth and you don’t want it to be a power struggle. You want to start early enough that it becomes a routine so that big problems don’t develop later on.  Have them be involved in the process of picking out their own toothbrush and the toothpaste. You may even want to get a sand timer so they know how long they should be brushing. Help them out when they brush showing them how by brushing your own teeth, most kids like to do what you are doing. You may want to put a rewards system in place to encourage them and get them excited about brushing their teeth. Talk to them about the importance of keeping their teeth clean, starting early will help put them in the habit.