Thanks for dropping by One Time Through! We have joined in with a bunch of other mommy bloggers today to help promote National Brush Day – Nov. 1st, 2014. We’ve got a hilarious video, some links to awesome resources to help you help your child brush effectively, and an amazing giveaway for a $100 Amazon Gift Card!
To start off – check out this hilarious 30sec public service announcement on the importance of brushing!
http://youtu.be/QmOuAKCSOwQ
This had me laughing out loud! I hope you enjoyed it too – what a great dad!
Now for Some Toothbrushing Resources:
- A bunch of blogger friends and I recently pooled our best ideas for helping young kids brush teeth. You can find all our suggestions at: Tot Hacks – Getting Toddlers to Brush Their Teeth. The ideas are great for kids of all ages too, by the way!
To find some fun 2-minute videos that will keep your kids brushing for 2 whole minutes (the recommended time that kids should brush for), click HERE. Kids can watch these on an iPad while brushing!- Or try this FREE Toothsavers App to make brushing fun!
- Sign up for the 2min2x Text Challenge – 75% of kids forget to brush their teeth. Take the brushing challenge to make sure your kids are always in the healthy 25%. You’ll get 2 texts per day for 5 days, plus occasional tips and fun facts afterward. Sign up HERE to see if YOUR family can beat the challenge!
THE GIVEAWAY!
Giveaway Details for $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway:
In honor of National Brush Day (www.2min2x.org), Untrained Housewife and fellow bloggers (that’s me!) are hosting a giveaway to help parents teach their children all those daily tasks that are so important to health and well-being. One lucky winner will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card just in time for the holidays.
The giveaway starts on October 27, 2014 and will end 11:59pm on November 3, 2014. Open to US residents (sorry to my readers in other countries), 18 and older only, and void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary – chances of winning depend on number of entries received. Enter at the bottom of this blog.
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Happy Brushing and Good Luck!
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I brush for them until they are about three, then I brush for the first minute and let them do it for the second minute while I supervise.
We do the same thing Kayla. I think I’m going to get out the timer to make sure we’re doing it long enough though! Thanks for dropping by! Best, Sue
Thank you for the giveaway!! We have littles at my inhome daycare and my own children in my home, so that’s a lot of mouths to brush! Resources can definitely help with those that aren’t interested in traditional things to encourage them. If I win the $100 gift card, I will buying each child a new toothbrush! Yay for National Brush Day!!
Whew! That IS a lot of teeth to brush! Best of luck with the contest and thanks for dropping by! Best, Sue
We always make brushing a fun event with music which makes them happy and want to brush their teeth and take part in oral hygiene. It’s like a dance party.
Awesome idea Elle! I think it’s time to get a stereo in the bathroom. Thanks for sharing! Best, Sue
My tip is just to be there for them, with them, during the times they are going through the routines. This way they don’t feel as if they are missing out on something while accomplishing these tasks.
I agree that’s so important tammigirl! I try to brush my teeth at the same time as my son, and that seems to help too. Thanks for dropping by, Sue
We brush our teeth together so that he sees a good example
Right there with you Shannon – modelling is so important. Thanks for dropping by! Best, Sue
My daughter actually LOVES to brush her teeth (she always has which we’ve always found strange)…the only problem is she likes to do it herself and she doesn’t do a thorough job always
That’s tricky Lisa. Good that she’s independent, but tough when you know how important it is to be thorough. A mixed blessing! Hope it gets easier. Best, Sue
I play thier favorite song or sing puff the magic dragon for them while they brush!
Thanks for sharing! Best, Sue
Nope! My best friend is a hygienist so they have always done well.
Nice! Thanks for dropping by! Sue
My trick is routine they have to brush their teeth after breakfast and after dinner, I am always on them about it.
That’s another great way of making sure it happens – make it a HABIT! Way to go mama! Thanks for dropping by! Best, Sue
i always let them pick a toothbrush they like so they will be more excited to use it and we brush together
I have her use her own sonic toothbrush, and remind her to use the full cycle (2 minutes)
we start learning to teach them at around 3 years old since thats when they grow teeth
We use a timer. I am enjoying reading your blog!
Yep – been considering that Holly! Thanks for sharing. Best, Sue