Kylie Hemswort

Many babies, toddlers, and young children suck their thumbs or rely on pacifiers to soothe themselves, and many parents are grateful for the reprieve. Not only is that understandable, but self-soothing is a vital trait for children to learn—it’s just not a lesson they should learn at the…

If your child is like most children, there’s a good chance that he or she experiences mild anxiety to full-on panic whenever it’s time to slide into that dentist’s chair. If your child’s fear of the dentist is persistent, and possibly preventing them from achieving good oral hygiene,…