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Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste… I mean, “Serious Strawberry” just doesn’t have that same ring, now does it? Getting kids to be motivated to brush their teeth is hard enough… we need a little silly involved! My kids really like music, so right now, to motivate the kids to brush long enough — they sing the alphabet twice… slowly. I know my youngest has been known to sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. Another way I motivate my kids to get excited about brushing is new tooth brushes! The fun brushes are always a hit, but even just a new brush makes them giddy.
Of course, just having a big mirror in the bathroom is a pretty big motivation for my three. They are so full of themselves. Sometimes I peek in and watch them… watch themselves. My goofy, attention hungry fame seekers! They crack themselves up, and my middle daughter often stands in the mirror and works on her commercial making skills.
I captured video of MY 3 sillies trying out this toothpaste. Each had very different responses… but each, being MY offspring (lucky kids), managed to silly-it-up in their “I want to be famous” sort-of way. Currently all three are singing, acting and dancing in SCROOGE the Musical with the local children’s theater, and our level of dramatic and hunger for fame is at an all-time-high.
Additionally, their mother has an overly active appetite for fame as well, so… nature or nurture? Yes. And Yes.
Without further ado, I give to you… my children…
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Only one natural oral care company carries the ADA Seal of Acceptance for a children’s toothpaste, Tom’s of Maine Anticavity Children’s Silly Strawberry with Fluoride. And because we care as much as you do, we’ve never tested it on animals or added artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. It’s flavored with natural oils for a great strawberry taste they’ll love. Visit the official site for more information: Official site
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I tweeted: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/7727533296
My girls like to use their steps when brushing their teeth
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/amylou61/status/7726086413
Our kids are grown, but when they were younger, we encouraged them to brush by providing them with fun, kid-friendly toothbrushes and flavored toothpaste.
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/7701518534
I have to stand on my head to get my 7 year old to brush her teeth, to showing her pictures of what happens when you don’t brush them, to begging,lol.I just have to finally tell her NOW BRUSH YOUR TEETH NOW!!
My 2 year old all I have to say is time to brush, she beats me in there, thank God, one easy peasy, one smarty hardy!! lol
We use Melaleuca’s children’s toothpaste along with all of their safe and effective, green products in our home, to protect the girls from the cancer causing ingredients in most store shelve brands of cleaners and personal products! Love them!
My son loves brushing with his character toothbrush he picked out himself.
We taught them very young, so it’s a habit now!
Tweet! http://twitter.com/kaseyscrazymama/status/7675516817
Flavored paste, all the way!
My son likes to eat the toothpaste, so Tom’s would make me feel much better about him swallowing it! He is only 3, so I hope that changes… but one never knows, right?
Having a favorite character toothbrush does help motivate him to brush regularly though.
We have been HUGE fans of Tom’s of Maine for years. Actually my husband is a Tom’s snob and refuses any other toothpastes. Which is kind of annoying on those paydays where things are a little tight and your trying to stretch the budget…
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Fun toothbrushes and great flavored toothpaste does the trick.
I tweeted….http://twitter.com/nikkilugi/status/7626734639
I remind my kids of going to the dentist to get filling and/or extractions (which unfortunately my two boys have both had) and that usually help motivate them along.
Tweeted
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blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaway-reviews-and-giveaways.html
tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/7619655125
I get flavored toothpastes and their favorite character toothbrushes for them!
I tweeted here http://twitter.com/janetmom2maya/status/7617815878
I blogged about the contest.
http://giveawaysonblogs.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-i-get-my-daughter-to-brush.html
mayacarpenter at verizon dot net
I blogged about how I get my daughter to brush…
http://giveawaysonblogs.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-i-get-my-daughter-to-brush.html
http://twitter.com/arress83/status/7609849106
Tweeted!!
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/7609774837
would you believe my secret weapon is food coloring?
I have them open their mouths and add a drop or two of food coloring under the tongue. Tell them to swish it around their mouth and spit it out. Rinse with water. Ask them to smile while looking into the mirror
Now brush! I have them brush until all of the color is gone. Brush the tongue too. Carefully inspect your child’s teeth for any remaining color. If there is still color, then this is a place that wasn’t thoroughly brushed. Just re-brush that spot.
teechbiz at gmail dot com
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/status/7581128523
Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/2010/01/toms-of-maine-giveaway/
I get my kids to brush by getting them nifty spinning toothbrushes. They’re happy to use them!
When my kids get a new tooth brush, they get excited!
Since I don’t have children of my own, I’ll share my friend’s story. She bought her children toothbrushes that play music, and when the music stops, the children can stop brushing their teeth. Its really a neat idea. And the kids love it!
tweeted jtrophy at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/jtrophy/status/7543158129
Let them Pick the Taste of the Paste ! jtrophy at gmail dot com
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i simply showed my son pictures of rotted teeth on google images and since then it has worked magic for us thank god
I tweeted http://twitter.com/romapr09/status/7469633632
I’d do what my mom did. She would tell us that there were “sugar bugs” and that we needed to brush our teeth to get rid of them. This motivated me and my mom never had a problem getting me to brush my teeth and I never had a cavity.
All kidding aside, my kids love the taste of TOM Silly Strawberry, so brushing isn’t an issue.
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@msjoyful1
Brushing teeth was a part of the bedtime ritual and it was routine for my kids to brush their teeth
mjharvey26 [at] yahoo [dot] com
blogged here
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tweet here
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/7423244962
My kids don’t really put up much of a fight. It’s just been a part of their routine since birth
bluegirl1423@gmail.com
My girl doesn’t seem to mind brushing– it’s just part of our normal routine now.
tweeted
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My kids don’t mind brushing their teeth. I just have to make sure we always have the toothpaste they like
Thanks for the giveaway.
blogged
http://artisticbaker.blogspot.com/2010/01/toms-of-maine-giveaways.html
I tell them their teeth will fall out like grandpa’s if they dont brush…that usually works, but sometimes they say “That would be funny, I dont care if my teeth fall out” You win some, you lose some!
mjf926 at gmail dot com
Expert advise really helps. Thanks to her school health teacher, dentist, and dental hygienist, my daughter willingly brushes, flosses, and rinses.