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How to make a seven year old brush and floss? our son is definitely old enough to be doing this himself, but it's incredibly tiring watching to make sure he does this every morning and night. are there any techniques or methods out there that can get chil
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Your : Your son is actually not old enough to brush his teeth himself. He will not possess the necessary manual dexterity for another couple of years. As a parent of similarly aged children, i brush their teeth personally every night, and then they give it a go. This is the only way for me to know that hygiene is proper. I encourage you to do the same. Make sure that the toothpaste used taste good to him, and make it a set routine.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Make it fun: Your son needs to feel that this is not a chore. That may prove difficult for some children, and that is what parenting is all about.. Taking care of your kids. May this be the worse problem you ever face.
Answered 2/7/2013
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