Archive for November, 2009

Fun with the Brush


2009
11.26

If a child resists tooth brushing, it’s time to make the experience more enjoyable. Getting child to brush his teeth sounds simple enough. But if you’ve had to hold down a struggling toddler just to do this, then you know it is easier said than done.

However, the alternative of not brushing leads to a whole host of problems like rotten teeth. At this very young age, children do not really care about dental hygiene. To them brushing teeth is boring, time consuming, and takes time away from play, making it very frustrating for a toddler. If a child fights for efforts to keep his teeth clean and does not want t5o brush, it is time to make the experience more fun.  Here are some tips to make brushing more pleasant and entertaining for children; Have a special toothbrush, get an electric toothbrush and rev it up or turn brushing time into a race or game.

Insecurity and Jealousy


2009
11.14

Reassure your daughter of your love. The insecurity you’re describing makes us also think of jealousy; these two are related to each other. When your daughter is insecure of the love you have for her, she can start feeling jealous when she sees you displaying affection towards other people. She may have unrealistic expectation that she wants this only for herself.

Insecurity and jealousy are very natural reactions. As preschool children are often in touch with their feelings, they may display these with little hesitation. They may throw tantrums, show aggressions, and exhibits behaviors. Some may identify with the person they are jealous of (e.g. imitate the behavior of a baby who sleeps in a crib). We can sense your frustration over her extreme reactions. And your exasperation can easily translate to disapproval and withdrawing your affection whenever she shows these insecurities. We suspect that the more you castigate her, the louder her tantrums get. If this is so, then she must be throwing these tantrums to try to get what she wants: reassurance that you also love her.