Oral hygiene is key to preventing plaque

Over 1/3 of parents say their child has experienced dental problems that reflect oral hygiene habits

Only 3 in 5 parents say their child regularly brushes their teeth twice a day. Parents report that fewer boys than girls brush and floss regularly. 1 in 3 parents have noticed that their child has bad breath.

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Naughty or nice? Parent views on disciplining young children

Many parents rely on threats to manage misbehavior - from no dessert to no Santa

1 in 8 parents of young children have not thought about their discipline strategies. Half of parents rate themselves as very consistent in disciplining their child. 1 in 4 parents  have threatened their child age 3-5 years with no Santa or gifts.

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Helping children manage anger and frustration

Some parents need support managing children's anger

Nearly 4 in 10 parents say that in the past year their child has experienced negative consequences when angry. 7 in 10 parents feel they sometimes set a bad example of how to manage anger. 1 in 7 parents think their child gets angry more often than peers the same age.

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Teens and protein

Many teens use protein supplements for muscle growth, sports performances

Nearly 1 in 5 parents think their teen does not get enough protein. 2 in 5 parents say their teen has consumed protein supplements in the past year; this is higher for teen boys than girls. 1 in 3 parents use protein supplements themselves and are more likely to report their teen also consumes protein supplements.

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