Teens are more independent and their schedules are typically jam packed with school, sports and social activities. Parents tell us all the time how much harder it is to keep track of their kids hygiene and activities of daily living once the teen years begin. We want to help our parents continue to positively impact [...]
Wisdom teeth typically start developing under the gums around age 10, far sooner than they typically are managed or even a consideration on a parent’s radar screen. However, they typically start to attempt eruption around 17, which tends to coincide with the end of high school (that’s how they got their name). Teens and parents [...]
It seems to happen in the blink of an eye. Our children grow up so fast, probably too fast. But, inevitably, all of our precious babies will grow up to become teenagers and this can mean a lot of new changes. However, just because your child is a teen, doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t see [...]
Dr. Curt Ralstrom reminds us that “Just because your teen is gaining new skills and responsibilities, their teeth and jaws are still growing and developing and they still need reminders about diet and oral care.” It just so happens that this time of increased autonomy and responsibility for our children gives them more freedom to [...]