Studies show that reading bed-time stories to toddlers can benefit children socially and educationally. It promotes parent-child bonding, prepares a child for sleep and improves brain development. Did you know it can also be good for kids’ teeth health?
It is now, thanks to Book, Brush, Bed, a new program of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that helps parents establish a predictable nighttime routine for their little one. Good things happen when there is less stress: By reading a bed-time story and then brushing their baby’s teeth with a smear of fluoride toothpaste, parents set the stage for sweet dreams of the healthy kind–for both kids and parents!
The parents in your program will appreciate the helpful articles, links and fact sheets ranging from age-appropriate brushing tips to tactics for enticing tots to enjoy brushing. All the articles are short and easy to read with colorful photos and excellent bullet points.
Book, Brush, Bed is just one of the excellent resources on Tooth Talk, the website about improving children’s dental health for early childhood educators and childcare providers. To see the innovative Book, Brush, Bed site, click here. Check out links to other vital resources you can use in your job by clicking here.
