"Now I just close the bathroom door and hope my kid sleeps through it... parenting win, right?"
Haha, totally relatable—sometimes parenting is just about survival mode. Honestly, kids adapt quicker than we think. You're doing great, hang in there!
Haha, I feel this on a personal level. Parenting really does turn dental hygiene into a stealth mission sometimes... I've had patients tell me they floss in the shower or even while hiding in the pantry just to get a minute of peace. Honestly, whatever works!
One thing I've noticed is that kids often pick up on our habits quicker than we realize. Even if you're sneaking around now, eventually they'll see you taking care of your teeth and start copying you. It's actually pretty cool how quickly they learn by example. So don't stress too much about the stealth brushing sessions—you're still setting a good example, even if it doesn't feel like it right now.
Also, quick tip: if you're worried about noise waking them up, try using waxed floss or floss picks—they tend to be quieter and quicker to use. Hang in there, you're definitely not alone in this!
"Even if you're sneaking around now, eventually they'll see you taking care of your teeth and start copying you."
I get the idea behind this, but honestly, my experience has been a bit different. My kiddo sees me flossing regularly, but instead of copying me, he just stares suspiciously like I'm plotting something sinister. 😂 I've tried making it fun, colorful floss picks, flavored toothpaste, the whole nine yards...but nope, he's still convinced it's some kind of torture.
I think sometimes kids just have their own timeline for picking up habits, no matter how good an example we set. Maybe it's less about stealth brushing and more about patience and persistence? I do agree about the waxed floss though—total game changer for quiet flossing sessions. But yeah, parenting and dental hygiene...it's a wild ride, and sometimes the stealth missions are just survival tactics rather than teachable moments.
Haha, your description of the suspicious stare cracked me up...been there myself. Honestly, you're spot-on about kids having their own timeline. My daughter was convinced flossing was some kind of medieval punishment until one day she randomly decided it was "cool" because her best friend mentioned it at school. Go figure.
I think you're right—patience and persistence are key. Kids pick up habits when they're ready, not necessarily when we want them to. Just keep doing your thing and modeling good dental hygiene. Eventually, something clicks in their little heads (or peer pressure kicks in, lol). And yeah, waxed floss is a lifesaver for stealth flossing missions...quiet and effective. Hang in there; sounds like you're doing great already!
Haha, glad I'm not alone in the suspicious stare club...my son still gives me the side-eye whenever I bring out the floss. You're totally right though, kids just have their own weird logic about these things. Peer influence is powerful stuff—my kid suddenly decided mouthwash was "awesome" after seeing a cartoon character use it. Whatever works, right? Sounds like you're handling it perfectly, just gotta ride it out and trust they'll get there eventually.
