What does your bedtime routine with your kids look like? For many of us, it often includes a bedtime story once teeth are brushed and the kids have finally climbed into bed. Parenting experts can at least all agree on one thing when it comes to bedtime routines: be consistent. Establish a Bedtime Routine Scholastic and Orajel are partnering together to encourage parents to make reading out loud to their children and brushing their teeth part of their families’ bedtime routines. The Read2Me Tonight campaign offers parents a ton of resources to get them excited about reading with their children each night. In addition to the many resources found on the Read2Me Tonight website, parents can also find a free Scholastic e-book called The Three Bees, the 100 Best Read-Aloud Books, and essential articles from the editors of Scholastic Parents. Reading is both comforting and calming to help kids wind down and prepare to sleep. As they grow, they can continue to find those same feelings as they climb into bed and pick up a book, evoking all of those childhood memories with you. In fact, I still keep a stack of books, as well as my e-reader, on my bedside table. That concept was instilled in me at a young age and I continue it still. Another important element of our family’s bedtime routine I hope sticks with my kids is brushing their teeth. Orajel™ PAW Patrol™ products are a great way to transition your little one(s) to fluoride toothpaste to help protect against cavities to keep young teeth and gums healthy. Starting this habit early helps establish good dental hygiene as they grow. Other good bedtime routines involve: Set a bedtime and stick to it Give children a warning before starting the routine Offer a (light, healthy) snack before brushing teeth Give a...
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