06/03/2026
Did you know the fine motor skills needed to tie your shoes are the same ones needed to effectively brush teeth? It’s true! If they can’t tie their shoes yet, they probably don't have the dexterity to clean those tricky back molars unsupervised. ✨
Here is how to smoothly transition your "big kid" to solo brushing:
🪥The 50/50 Split: Let them brush for minute one, then you swoop in for a "quality check" during minute two.
🪥Mirror, Mirror: Brush with them! Kids love to copy your technique.
🪥Celebrate Independence: Tying shoes and solo brushing are huge milestones—praise their effort!
💡 Pro-Tip: Even if they’re master shoe-tiers, most kiddos still need a quick parental touch-up brush or supervision until around age 7 or 8 to keep those cavity-prone areas sparkling clean.