Giveaway sponsored by Bloggin’ Mamas. I am sharing this giveaway as part of a social good campaign to support 2min2x.org
Of course we’re very teeth aware lately with Amber losing hers all the time and both kids needing to be very viligant on the war against the “cavity bugs” as my dentist growing up always called them.
Did you know that more than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental related illness, resulting in parents losing 25 million work hours annually? Cavities and oral infections can cause severe pain and can increase a child’s risk for dental issues and poor health throughout their lives.
3 in 4 parents report that their kids sometimes or frequently forget to brush their teeth, according to a national survey just released by the Ad Council. In an effort to help parents better understand why ignoring dental health can have serious consequences, and educate families about good dental health habits, the Ad Council and The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives created the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign to spread the importance of kids brushing their teeth for 2 minutes, 2 times a day. Other information and resources can be found here: 2min2x.org In support of this campaign, I am working with Bloggin’ Mamas to share this information to the public. Bloggin’ Mamas is offering a $100 Amazon giftcard to help one lucky winner purchase items for their family to maintain good oral hygiene.
Check out one of the campaign PSA videos, which I am sure you’ll find amusing:
Additional Resources:
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- Take the 2min2x Texting Program Challenge with your kids!
75% of kids forget to brush their teeth. Want to make sure your kids are in the healthy 25%? Join the free texting challenge and take part in a five-day family brushing challenge. You’ll get 2 texts per day for 5 days,and will also receive personalized tips and support. (http://2min2x.org/sms.asp - Make brushing fun with the free Toothsavers App: http://2min2x.org/toothsavers/Toothsavers was updated with three new characters (Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, and Rabbit). Since its launch, more than 68,400 people have downloaded the app.
- Scholastic Partnership:Kids’ Healthy Mouths has partnered with Scholastic to continue to educate parents and teachers on the importance of brushing. Resources are available at Scholastic.com/healthyteethScholastic.com/2min2x
- Take the 2min2x Texting Program Challenge with your kids!
Giveaway Details
Prize(s): 1 winner will receive one (1) $100 Amazon Giftcard. We encourage the winner to use the giftcard to purchase items that will aide in their oral healthcare regimen.
Number of Winners: 1
Giveaway Starts: 4/4/15 at 12:01am EST
Giveaway Ends: 4/17/15 at 11:59pm EST
Eligible: United States Residents ages 18+.
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Nikki
April 6, 2015 at 11:20 pmi am definitely going to try the 2 min 2x texting challenge. Not only would it help our teeth to brush twice a day on a more regular basis, but with 4 kids I flat out can’t afford for them to have any cavities! I’m the worst at remembering the nighttime brushing though. By the time dinner is done and put away I’m too pooped to have any functioning brain cells left.
Nicole
April 7, 2015 at 1:19 pmTrust me–I *totally* understand!!!! 😀
Kelleigh
April 8, 2015 at 8:14 amThe 2xs a day is hard for me. I finally moved my daughters toothbrush next to mine and I have her brush any time I do. It has helped a lot…but of course she isn’t always awake when I am, so it isn’t a perfect solution for me to remember for her to brush in the morning. Bedtime is easier – there is that whole routine then 😉
Nicole
April 13, 2015 at 6:24 pmI love the challenge idea. After a LONG time of forgetting we’ve finally made brushing part of our nightly bedtime routine, however since my son has started school it’s so hard to remember to do it while trying to get everyone breakfast, dressed and out the door on time!
Nicole
April 15, 2015 at 8:48 amIt is!!! It helps to make sure I have Amber’s morning routine written out for her–but even then sometimes we forget!!
Kim Hampton
April 16, 2015 at 9:49 amI learned that kids need to brush two minutes, twice a day.
Laurie
April 17, 2015 at 4:16 amI learned they have free Toothsavers apps which kids might enjoy and which might encourage brushing