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-Let your child select a few different tooth brushes and tube of tooth paste
at the store. This way, they'll not only be able to select which one they'd
like to use when they brush, but they'll also be involved in the process,
which will help them feel important.
-Turn on your child's favorite music while brushing, allowing them to brush
along with the beat. Consider letting them select the song, since it may
help motivate them to brush through the entire song.
-Make a game of tooth brush time. If you have more than one child, have them
race to the bathroom to see who can get tooth paste on their tooth brush the
fastest. Similarly, you can cheer on an only child in the same race, timing
their progress and encouraging them to beat their best time.
-Create a progress or reward chart. Allow your child to place a sticker on
his chart after brushing when asked, and without incident. Perhaps offer a
small reward when they meet certain milestones, such as a week of
uncontested brushing.
-Brush along with your children, which can help them feel more grown up. Not
only will you be leading by example, but you'll be letting them know that
brushing is something everyone does. Since most children want to be like
their parents, this may help to mold a regular brushing habit. |
