@drdeborahparenting: When you tell your child it is time to brush their teeth and they say "NO," it is easy for the conversation to become about how they said no. But the original instruction was: it is time to brush your teeth. Stay with that. Here's the system to install. Starting at age 2, say: "It's time to brush your teeth." Then turn off the TV. If they say no, say it once more: "It's time to brush your teeth." Give them a moment to start. If they still do not go, walk over and help them move to the bathroom and begin the routine. The "no" does not replace the instruction. The routine keeps moving. Your child can disagree with what is happening without their disagreement deciding what happens next. Follow me for more parenting systems that make everyday routines easier to follow. #ParentingTips #ParentCoach #ParentSupport #ParentingCommunity #Parenting

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mermaid1120
MommaD :
Ive been brushing my toddlers teeth since they have been getting teeth. If they ever do fight me or say "no" I simply say okay... the sugar bugs are gonna have a feast and my 3 yr old will say sugar bugs? and I say yeah, their these tiny sugar bugs that love to eat the sugars in your mouth so lets hurry and brush the sugar bugs away!! thats how i handle it and we never have a fight with brushing teeth
2026-08-21 03:38:15
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efisahbuckman
Efisah :
“Help them move” ☠️
2026-08-21 15:07:48
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enih.seyah
enih.seyah :
Ask, tell, make.
2026-08-23 06:39:32
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ur_ekek
ur_ekek :
This is helpful, but when/how do I teach my kid that their no matter too?
2026-08-21 00:41:56
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1kkie_
𝓲𝔂𝓴𝔃 :
Help them move how…?
2026-08-25 15:39:43
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brahlee_17
bruhlee :
I understand what you’re saying but what if they fight you? You can’t necessarily force their mouth open and do it for them, can you? I like your videos but I feel there are always what if’s, it’s not always as simple as you say in my head. I just want to be prepared
2026-08-22 16:42:24
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benmen_2
benmen :
genuinely, what's the pros of having kids at this economy? Having a partner in that regard😒
2026-08-21 15:38:27
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leduccvibritannia
Gregory House :
I’m like a decade away from even considering having a kid but I just like the sound of your voice
2026-08-21 20:11:29
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beckymehmet
beckym :
I say, either you can brush them or muma will
2026-08-23 21:58:46
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guiom9
guillaumesillon :
the only issue is that it feels like torture to force them to open their mouth and brush their teeth while they're crying, screaming or waving their arms...
2026-08-24 20:51:37
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mylilejk
mylilejk :
"and begin the routine"... makes it sound so simple 😅😅😅
2026-08-24 05:30:15
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stoner.town
Stoner Town :
I am just curious are you using AI for the setup/commentary part of these videos? No hate just wondering honestly
2026-08-21 16:39:06
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megang_mmt
Megan G.⭐️Travel⭐️Motherhood :
My 2 year old will keep saying no, scream, and refuse to walk… 😅
2026-08-21 23:29:01
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yepleni
Leni :
There are parents on here that lay their kid down and restrain their arms by sitting on their arms and brushing their teeth, so they wouldn’t fight. And the more of this routine the less the child would fight and just get used to it. I don’t do this, I just brush my kids teeth and allow him to try it himself independently. But I still get it done for him properly. Some days he wiggles away and other days he’s still for me. And I explain as I brush, bottom teeth, back teeth, top teeth, and done now rinse.
2026-08-21 13:00:47
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raystake
Ravendaartist :
i’m so glad my child loves to brush her teeth😂😂she gets me and i’ll go help brush them
2026-08-24 02:01:34
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skepticism86
Chocolate Starfish :
It's really difficult to exercise positive discipline
2026-08-21 00:57:28
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professorwokuzimbaneplan
professor :
Yo so amazing
2026-08-21 00:30:03
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rhonigisgis
rachid bendahwi :
and if they do not brush their teeth should i open their mouth by force?
2026-08-21 10:58:54
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arabic.euphoria
DALILA :
You keep saying starting at age 2 mine isn’t two for another few months omgggg
2026-08-22 01:00:54
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anythingeveryth10
Yaya sa Türkiye :
As a nanny, I brush also with the kid. So she can see it. It’s effective actually 😌
2026-08-25 12:35:54
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lord_schnoodle
Lord_Schnoodle :
My wife and I want kids at some point and we both love watching these videos. Incredibly helpful. Thank you
2026-08-24 21:06:00
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allyouneedislove1433
ConsciousT :
Thank you
2026-08-21 03:19:10
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sylveeuhv
Sylveeuh :
But what happens when the helping to the bathroom turns into a collapse and forced teeth brushing with tears and meltdown
2026-08-24 17:02:31
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saxophone039
saxophone :
Take them "Calmly"
2026-08-25 06:59:15
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thisguymarkseemslegit
thisguymarkseemslegit :
if they continue to refuse my go to is no screens or fun activities until they brush. no games, not toys, nothing. once they comply we go back to normal. we don't negotiate with terrorists in this house. hygiene is not optional.
2026-08-24 19:16:22
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