Predictability reduces resistance
Children cope better when routines are expected and familiar.
Helpful ways to make it easier
- Brush at the same time every day
- Link it to something already routine (bath, pyjamas, story)
- Avoid asking “Do you want to brush?”
Remove the decision
- When brushing is assumed, negotiation decreases
- Resistance softens over time
- The routine starts to feel normal
Brushing works best when it’s familiar, not debated. Calm repetition builds the habit.