{"id":436,"date":"2022-04-21T21:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T21:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2022-05-10T13:17:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T13:17:40","slug":"brushing-teeth-in-midland-why-and-how-to-praise-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/brushing-teeth-in-midland-why-and-how-to-praise-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Praising Your Child’s Toothbrushing Is Essential\u2014Here\u2019s Why!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As a parent, you\u2019ll probably want to keep providing hands-on help for your child, especially when it comes to brushing their teeth. However, it\u2019s best to hand over the reins to your little one, as this will give them the chance to learn on their own. But how can you ensure they\u2019ll build good teeth cleaning habits? The most effective way lies mostly in praising their efforts. Read on to learn why and how you should provide positive feedback during your little one\u2019s toothbrushing<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Do Studies Say About Praising Children During Toothbrushing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study was published in Child Development<\/em> from the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, and the Santa Fe Institute about toothbrushing behaviors in three-year-olds. The focus was to see the relationship between a child\u2019s efforts and how frequently they were praised by their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a sample size of 81 children, the researchers found that the more praise parents offered, the longer the children brushed their teeth. The study was conducted through surveys and video submissions sent from the parents when their child completed their toothbrushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Praise My Child As They Brush Their Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, you would have to allow your child to brush their teeth. Whether they have the ability to do it effectively or not is not as important as offering them the chance to try it on their own. Once they have their toothbrush, they\u2019ll be able to follow your instructions as best as they can and improve through practice. While you can help them clean the hard-to-reach places, you\u2019ll want to offer praise in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n