Goal: To educate the parent / care-giver about the importance of healthy gums, teeth and bones.

Objectives for Parents:

  1. To understand why good dental health during pregnancy is so important to mother and child.
  2. To understand how to prevent tooth decay and dental diseases.
  3. To involve my child daily in bone-building activities.
  4. To model healthy dental practices for my child.
  5. To recognize foods that help and those that hinder the development of healthy bones and teeth.
  6. To see the connections between oral health and overall health.

Objectives for Child:

  1. To eat bone and teeth building foods everyday.
  2. To clean my teeth twice a day.
Download Lesson Plan: Way to Grow / Asi se Crece (PDF)