Parent guides
Short, practical guides based on everyday parenting experience and checked against NHS advice. Every child is different, so adapt them for yours.
Toothbrushing: a parent guideFour simple ideas for a calmer toothbrushing routine, plus the NHS advice for children's teeth.Read the guide →Handwashing: a parent guideHow to teach handwashing step by step, sensory-friendly ideas, and the NHS advice on washing hands.Read the guide →
Our approach: three small steps
Show me
You do the routine first, slowly, beside your child or face to face. Your child learns by watching. You don't need many words.
Do it with me
You do it together, at the same slow pace. Your child copies you. Gentle help, like resting your hands lightly over theirs, only if your child is happy with it.
Let me try
You step back a little and let your child lead, while you stay close and watch. Help a little less each time, and celebrate the trying, not perfection.
These guides are general education, not medical, dental or therapy advice.