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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there a reason?  Would an electric toothbrush, better tasting toothpaste with sparkles, swishing with fluoride mouthwash, or using a waterpik type device help? [/quote]
^ great ideas here. A new toothpaste flavor or mouthwash, fun toothbrush - maybe the chart and rewards just need to be changed up to something your child connects with more.

He also sounds tired and maybe a little scared by your reaction. I would recommend taking a step back and lowering expectations. Don’t set him up to fail by asking him to do it himself, remember and check it off on a chart - that sounds like a lot for this age. They need reminders, someone to stand with them while they do it, and preferably before they get too cranky and tired at night. [/quote]

Ya, yes normally doing all those things.

We are having issues larger with bedtime and morning routine.

You guys, I’ll await some help from someone who
1) YES, does the bedtime routine together with their child (I do)
2) YES, calls it a non-negotiable
3) has been alone for bedtime, can’t restrain (only really an issue tonight)
4) isn’t always f$$&cking on top of things and brags about it to a very sad person on dcum.

Please give real feedback. Not condescension. [/quote]

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