Why It’s a Good Idea to Praise Your Child for Brushing Their Teeth

March 14, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — jupiterfamdent @ 1:03 pm
Mother and son brushing their teeth

When you’re trying to get your child into the habit of brushing their teeth on their own, you may find that they aren’t spending as much time as they should on the task. How can you, as a parent, make sure that they’re brushing as thoroughly as they need to? Research shows that praising them for doing so could be a very helpful strategy. Below is a closer look at why you should praise your child for brushing their teeth, as well as the best way to do it.

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