{"id":83605,"date":"2023-10-29T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/halloween-candy-vs-healthy-parenting-heres-how-to-make-it-all-work-83605"},"modified":"2023-10-29T10:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T14:00:36","slug":"halloween-candy-vs-healthy-parenting-heres-how-to-make-it-all-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/halloween-candy-vs-healthy-parenting-heres-how-to-make-it-all-work-83605","title":{"rendered":"Halloween candy vs. healthy parenting: Here’s how to make it all work"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Across the country, American neighborhoods<\/a> are preparing for an invasion of adorable little vampires, wizards, Jedi, ballerinas and superheroes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a parent and pediatric dentist, I\u2019m a big fan of kids developing good, healthy eating habits as young as possible. But as a former kid, I\u2019m no stranger to the desire to cut loose, put a mask on and join our well-dressed little monsters in knocking on doors and eating their weight in chocolate<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not<\/i> saying chow down on Snickers bars and sour worms every day \u2013 or even every week. As the person who examines your kids\u2019 teeth twice a year \u2013 and really, really doesn\u2019t want to drill them \u2013 I love parents who promote good oral health.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But one night of fun for little vampire fangs won’t outweigh the\u00a0good that comes from the chance for stressed parents to kick back and give a special trick to their kids to teach them the value of moderation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MOM’S CREEPY-COOL TAYLOR SWIFT HALLOWEEN DISPLAY GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The first thing to remember is that chronic oral health problems happen over time, and they require frequent\u00a0<\/i>and consistent\u00a0<\/i>bad habits. So parents shouldn\u2019t feel guilty when Halloween night is over<\/a>, the sugar buzz finally\u00a0<\/i>wears off, and well brushed and flossed kids finally drift off to sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Your kids will remember the fun they had with you far more than their teeth will remember the sugar that hung out a little\u00a0<\/i>too long.<\/p>\n

Second, you can play the parent version of trick-or-treat by giving your kids the treat of gum \u2013 and the trick that it\u2019s sugar-free! Dentists like me<\/a> have long promoted the benefits of sugar-free gum as part of an oral health routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The act of chewing\u00a0generates saliva that helps clean teeth and rebuild enamel and even reduces cravings for more sugary snacks. As a bonus for parents, it may also calm things down around the house, as\u00a0chewing gum reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So while kids are blowing bubbles, you can be ready to sleep as soundly as a vampire at high noon, knowing that they won\u2019t end up with any ghoulish cavities!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Once your kids\u2019 sore stomachs recover and all the candy wrappers have been thrown away, you can take off the “I\u2019m your friend” mask and be a parent again. You don\u2019t want your kids pigging out for a week, after all. But the lifelong lesson you\u2019ve begun to build is that balance and moderation are the key to all good things in life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Remember, oral health doesn\u2019t start with kids contemplating their 10th mini-Snickers bar on Oct. 31. Rather, it starts with the bigger picture of how eating habits impact gut health.<\/p>\n

HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN: THE ORIGINS OF THE HOLIDAY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

It means lots of low-sugar, low-acid fruits and veggies; plenty of water; and lots of healthy starches and meats.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Then comes oral health, including proper maintenance of your teeth \u2013 brushing, flossing, visits to the dentist<\/a>, etc. \u2013 for those harmful bacteria that sneak in through even the healthiest habits.<\/p>\n

Parenting is hard, especially with every candy company trying to trick your kids into turning Halloween into an all-year sugar-buzz festival. We have to figure out how to help our kids grow up without ruining their childhoods.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, once a year, it\u2019s OK to unplug for a bit, put on your non-parent mask and relax as your neighbors open up their houses and fill up little plastic buckets. And don\u2019t forget your best parenting trick yet:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Busting out that sugar-free gum and letting them go to town. You\u2019ll get to let the worrying about good, healthy habits rest in peace\u2026 at least for one night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/opinion\/halloween-candy-vs-healthy-parenting-heres-how-make-work <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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