parenting tips
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Parents’ Guide to Back-to-School Planning
For parents, getting ready for school starts now. Use this checklist to get a head start on a great school year:
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Kid-Friendly Recipes that Contain Secret Vegetables
Nutritious food choices help lay the foundation for good oral health. But if you have young kids, you know that every night can turn into fits about food. Fruit can be friendly (thanks, natural sugars), … Read More
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3 Ways to Reinvent the Tooth Fairy
The Tooth Fairy is notorious for sprinkling her fairy dust on pillows, taking baby teeth, and leaving a few dollars behind.
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Four Tricks to Perk up Picky Palates
Many young children go through a stage where they become extremely choosy about what they eat. Though it’s a normal phase, parents of picky eaters are often concerned about their kids getting proper nutrition (which … Read More
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One Rule No One Should Break
Sending little ones to bed without brushing may not seem like a big deal, but cavities are nearly 100% preventable which is why brushing twice a day is so important.
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MythBusters: Dental Insurance Edition
After 248 episodes, 2,950 experiments, 1,050 myths, and 900 explosions, MythBusters is coming to a close, but we’re just beginning! There’s a lot of misinformation about dental benefits. We’re channeling our inner Adam Savage and … Read More
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Bye-Bye Baby Teeth: A Loose Tooth Guide
From first wiggles to gap-toothed giggles, losing teeth is a mouth’s coming-of-age story. Baby teeth falling out means your little one is growing up. It’s been awhile since you put a tooth under your pillow … Read More
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A Parent’s Guide to the Perfect Slumber Party: Tooth-friendly tips to ensure smiles all around
You’re probably wondering how to keep the party fun for the kids, and low-stress for you. The answer is easy: Have a plan! As a parent, we’re sure you already know — kids do better … Read More
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4 Ways to Nail School Picture Day
The school year is underway. New haircuts and freshly pressed clothes fill the halls. It must be that time again — picture day! Closed eyes, forced smile, squinty face — these are all familiar photography … Read More
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After-School Snacks for Every Schedule
Back-to-school season signals sports, schedules, and one other important staple – snacks. If you hear, “I’m hungry!” the second your child hops in the car, you’re in good company. It’s common for kids to … Read More