"Funny how kids latch onto stuff like that, isn't it? We had a similar experience using an egg timer from the kitchen, though it lost its charm pretty quickly when it accidentally got dunked in the sink (RIP egg timer)."
Haha, your egg timer story gave me a good chuckle—reminded me of our own toothbrush drama years ago. We tried one of those musical toothbrushes, you know, the ones that play a song while you brush? Seemed genius at first, but turns out hearing the same tune twice a day for months on end can drive everyone a bit batty. Eventually, my grandson "accidentally" dropped it behind the toilet—funny how convenient those accidents can be...
But seriously, it's great seeing all these creative ideas popping up. Making toothbrushing fun is half the battle. My daughter still remembers how we used to pretend her toothbrush was a spaceship exploring "Planet Teeth." Sounds silly now, but hey, she never had a cavity as a kid, so maybe imagination really is the best dentist after all.
Haha, the musical toothbrush thing sounds great in theory, but I can totally imagine how quickly that'd get old. We tried stickers on a chart for a while—worked like magic for about two weeks until the novelty wore off. After that, brushing teeth turned into intense negotiations worthy of the UN. Honestly though, whatever gets them brushing regularly is a win in my book... even if it takes a bit of bribery now and then.
"After that, brushing teeth turned into intense negotiations worthy of the UN."
Haha, this made me laugh because it sounds exactly like our house. I remember trying a timer shaped like a little sand hourglass—worked wonders for about a week until my youngest decided flipping it repeatedly was way more fun than brushing. But hey, you're right, whatever keeps those teeth clean is worth a shot, even if it means occasionally resorting to some creative bargaining...
