Starting Early
Schedule a first dental visit within six months after kids’ first tooth, or by their first birthday, then visit the dentist twice a year.
Together with children, watch the video and talk about how much Snazzle loved his dental visit. Schedule a first dental visit within six months after a kids’ first tooth, or by their first birthday, then visit the dentist twice a year. Before the first visit, explain to kids that dentists check teeth to make sure they are healthy. Mention what kids might experience:
- Sitting in a big chair that goes up and down, tilting back, bright light
- Having their teeth counted, just like Snazzle
- Having pictures (x-rays) taken of their teeth
- Having gooey fluoride put on their teeth (like vitamins for your teeth)
- Getting their teeth “tickled” by a special kind of toothbrush
- Getting a present when finished, such as a toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste! What flavor was Snazzle’s favorite? (boysenberry)
To Like or Not to Like
Like most children, Cookie Monster’s niece is a little… choosy. Check out his strategy for helping her try a new food!
Go To Sleep, Elmo!
Handling a middle-of-the-night monster moment.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
Questions, Questions
Wellness visits are important moments to check in about your child’s growth and development, and good conversations are the cornerstones of each visit.
Sleep Struggles... and Successes
Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
It takes a special kind of patience to handle children’s middle-of-the-night wakeups! Read about how a Monster-Fairy family manages it.
