4 TIPS EVERY PARENT SHOULD FOLLOW RAISE CONFIDENT KIDS SPRING’S SECRET TO WHITER TEETH AND HEALTHIER GUMS
How This Season’s Harvest Promotes a Happier Smile Spring is a season of renewal, and what better way to refresh your health and your smile than by indulging in fresh, teeth-friendly produce this time of year brings? The spring harvest offers flavor and natural benefits that promote strong teeth and healthy gums. Discover how these spring favorites can keep your smile glowing! STRAWBERRIES BRIGHTEN YOUR TEETH NATURALLY These bright red berries do more than delight your taste buds; they contain malic acid, a natural teeth whitener. Adding strawberries to your daily snacks or breakfast gives you a dose of sweetness and supports a brighter smile! LEAFY GREENS ARE A SUPERFOOD FOR YOUR SMILE Spinach, kale, and other leafy greens are oral health powerhouses. Rich in fiber, calcium, and folic acid, they do more than just fill your plate — they promote saliva production, which is vital for breaking down food particles and neutralizing harmful acids. With their low-calorie content and mineral-rich profile, leafy greens strengthen enamel and help combat gum disease. CARROTS CRUNCH THEIR WAY TO CAVITY DEFENSE Sweet, crunchy, and packed with nutrients, carrots are a dental health superhero. Their fibrous texture stimulates saliva production, rinsing away bacteria and leftover food particles. Loaded with vitamin A, carrots also support healthy gums and strong teeth. APPLES ACT AS NATURE’S TOOTHBRUSH Crisp, juicy apples are more than just a tasty snack — they act as nature’s toothbrush. With their high water content and fibrous texture, apples stimulate saliva and scrub away debris. Every bite cleanses your teeth while delivering a burst of refreshment. Add an apple to your snack routine for a mouth-cleansing treat that tastes as good as it works. A BALANCED APPROACH TO DENTAL HEALTH While these springtime favorites are packed with benefits, moderation and mindfulness are key. Some fruits and vegetables contain natural acids that can weaken enamel. Eat in moderation and always wait about 30 minutes before brushing to protect and keep your smile healthy. This spring, embrace the season’s bounty for its flavors and incredible oral health benefits. The Anderson Dental Care team is here to cheer you on as you savor the best of spring while keeping your teeth in top shape!
Praising your child has always been a “tricky” area of parenting. You want to raise your child to be
a confident human being while also embodying what it means to be humble and appreciative. So, how do you stay within the bounds of instilling self-assurance without
going overboard? While every child is different, several parenting approaches allow you to praise your child’s efforts without enabling arrogance.
RECOGNIZE YOUR CHILD’S EFFORT IN ADDITION TO THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENT. As parents, it’s easy to praise your child’s accomplishments without acknowledging all their hard work to achieve them. Suppose your child won first place in their school’s spelling bee. Instead of praising them for being the best, acknowledge how all their studying paid off. EXPRESS CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. Let your child know you’re not only proud of them but also that you know they can achieve their goals. This praise sets the stage for your child to share future goals — for example, making the basketball or cheerleading team. AVOID FORESHADOWING PRAISE WITH NEGATIVITY. This may be difficult for some parents, especially if they’ve had repeated obedience issues. If you’re proud of your child’s game-winning catch, avoid prefacing the statement with “Even though you didn’t cut the grass as I asked …” This can be considered the equivalent of a backhanded compliment, and no one responds well to those. ALIGN THE LEVEL OF PRAISE WITH THE ACCOMPLISHMENT. In other words, don’t overdo it. Parents are their children’s biggest cheerleaders, so it can be challenging to tame your emotions when they win or overcome a fear. This is, of course, at your discretion, but it’s something to be mindful of. Does winning the season’s first game warrant a big backyard party with all the bells and whistles? Everyone’s parenting styles differ, but instilling values such as believing in oneself, empathy, gratitude, and determination are qualities any parent can nurture in their children for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
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