Our kids get very little sugar at home, but at their grandmother’s house, they get candy and sweet snacks all the time. What can I do?
Grandmothers everywhere love to spoil their grandchildren. It’s very hard to stop this! If it is only on occasion, this should not be a problem. However, if they spend a significant amount of time—especially overnight stays—with their grandmother or another caretaker who gives them lots of sugar, make sure that 1) they have a toothbrush available at that house and it is being used and 2) they brush their teeth when they come home. Also make sure the grandparent or caretaker knows that tooth decay is associated with excessive sugar intake and frequent snacking. If the children have had cavities in the past, this is especially important.
