Creating Healthy Habits
How to Teach Your Kids to Brush and Floss
No one is more excited for Halloween than your children — most likely because they get to dress up as their favorite characters and get free candy. While scrumptious, it’s a well-known fact that candy can be dangerous to your teeth. Teaching your children proper dental hygiene can help mitigate some of the damage caused by candy, so try some of these dental hygiene teaching tips to help your kids develop a healthy relationship with brushing. Set an example. As a parent, your kid looks up to you as a role model. If you have bad dental health and hygiene, they’re going to take that as a hint that proper teeth maintenance isn’t important. Brush and floss together every night or go shopping and pick out your toothbrushes together. Children are little repeat-robots, so if your child sees that you’re invested in your own oral health, they’re likely to pick up those habits too. Make it fun. Try some stellar dance moves to go with a proper brushing technique. Download a brushing buddy app that will turn brushing their teeth into a game or a music jam session. Whatever
you have to do, the goal is to get your kids to see that brushing your teeth isn’t too much of a hassle, and in some cases, it can be fun! They will look forward to their nightly game, and you’ll just be happy they’re healthy.
Practice makes perfect. If you have a youngster who’s not quite ready to take on their oral care just yet, you have a perfect opportunity to get them into the habit by practicing on their toys. You can buy a toy and cheap toothbrush and have your child practice a regular routine while getting familiar with the tool. Before bed, make sure Teddy has a clean set of pearly whites, and when it comes time for your kiddo to start brushing their own teeth, they will know how to do it.
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PALEO PUMPKIN COCONUT SMOOTHIE
This meal-in-a-glass smoothie will cure your craving for a pumpkin spice latte. It’s packed with nutrients and fall flavor. If you’re the type of person who uses your blender more than your pots and pans, you’ll definitely want to add this recipe to your rotation.
Ingredients
• 1 cup coconut milk • 1/4 cup organic pumpkin purée • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or substitute with cinnamon and ginger) • 1 frozen banana, sliced • 1 cup ice 1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. 2. Blend on high or on smoothie setting until smooth. 3. Transfer to a cold glass, garnish with pumpkin pie spice, and serve. Directions
Inspired by Saveur magazine
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