Ending bath-time and tooth-brushing battles

When it comes to bathing or tooth brushing use superhero images to get your little boy to comply. Add some intrigue, imagination and excitement to the task and pretend the bathtub is a raft on a river or the shower is a waterfall in the rainforest. Be sure to choose a theme that’s fun and appealing for your child and make it a game. Using play will help change your child’s behavior and create new habits. Over time, you will no longer need to make every night playtime. In fact, you’ll be amazed how well this strategy can work. It’s also a nice way to connect with your child, and it may even be fun for you too.

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Jennifer Kolari is a child and parent therapist, and founder of Connected Parenting. For more information you can contact jennifer at [email protected] or visit www.connectedparenting.com.

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