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5 Habits Parents Have That Their Children Will Definitely Copy


Children are definitely copy-cats, pick a day and observe your child, the way you talk, the way you walk, some slangs you use and even the faces you make are what they’ve already picked up unintentionally.

And if you are not aware, your children are watching you, as you are their role model, and here are 5 habits that parents have that their children definitely copy;

#1. Your phone manners

If you want to know how you look when you talk on phone, give your phone to your child, you’ll definitely laugh if you’re not prepared. “Heyo” with a serious face, “heh hehn…”  Don’t be surprised though, that’s a reflection of you. Even how we talk on phone is passed on to our children

#2. Making Reaction Noises

When your child is angry does she pout, sigh, or hiss? That’s you Mamalette! My child sighs when she’s angry, and she got that from me. And when I told her it’s bad, she replied “But mom, you do it too” yeah right!

#3. Body Shaming

If you look at yourself in the mirror often and say “I’m too fat” or “See how thin I look” don’t be surprised your child might pick up on these comments of yours and say them when they are in front of the mirror too. So even if you don’t like your body, keep it to yourself.

#4. Speaking to Others

If your child is polite, rude or bossy while talking to his mates, he got that from you. Listen to your child while playing with his mates to get how you communicate with others. Your child’s communication manners, mirrors you.

#5. Overreacting

Every child throws a tantrum but if your child is always fuming fire over nothing, then it’s partly you reflecting in your child. Next time when you want to get angry at nothing and fire up, remember your loyal disciple is watching and learning fast.

#6. Cursing

I agree that kids learn from school, church and their environment, but when your child is quick to say foul word, you are the primary source. And you don’t know the meaning of this until your child’s sister annoys her and she screams “Oloribuluku!” inside church (lol).

The point is, we are the book that our children read, let’s be careful what we say around them. It’s the wise thing to do.

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How To Imbibe Good Oral Hygiene From An Early Age


Bring up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it is a very popular adage that is known by virtually everyone. This adage applies to every aspect of a child’s life including dental hygiene. The first step towards a child having a good dental hygiene is to start from the moment their teeth emerges.

According to Vanguard News, tooth decay affects nearly all adults and 60–90% of children worldwide, with toothache being the number one reason for absenteeism from schools in many countries. Yet it is largely preventable. In fact, studies show that just brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste can reduce tooth decay by up to 50 percent in children, compared with only brushing once a day.

According to What To Expect, Baby teeth are vulnerable to decay as soon as they break through the gums. The best line of defense is to brush regularly for two minutes at a time in the morning after breakfast and in the evening after bedtime snack.


Young children have poorly developed swallowing reflexes, and so they usually end up swallowing the large amounts of toothpaste they add to the brush even though they have been advised to use pea sized toothpaste when brushing for kids.

Health experts have conducted a long-term study to specifically measure the impact of building good brushing habits in young children and demonstrating the positive long-term impact of brushing day and night for two minutes, every day. Just two years into the study, children who were participating had already experienced a significant reduction in dental cavities.

The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) also recommends that you brush your teeth twice daily using fluoride toothpaste for fresh breath and to avoid dental diseases such as tooth decay, swollen gums, bad breath, sensitivity and tooth stains.

While most toothpastes contain fluoride and it should not be ingested while brushing your teeth because it can cause permanent tooth discoloration (dental fluorosis), stomach ailments, acute toxicity, skin rashes (perioral dermatitis), and impairment in glucose metabolism. Macleans has created the Macleans MilkTeeth Toothpaste specially for babies and toddlers.

Macleans MilkTeeth Toothpaste contains low levels of fluoride which is safer for young children and protects them from tooth decay. Macleans Milk Teeth contains natural flavours and is completely sugar-free with a gentle mint taste that will encourage your child to brush regularly. Make sure you spot the difference in the picture and save your children from the counterfeits. 

Are you looking for a good toothpaste with a low level of fluoride to start brushing your kid’s teeth with? Try out Macleans Milkteeth Toothpaste. Look out for it when next you go shopping. #ad

 

 

 

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