Pediatric Dental Specialists
12 Awesome Teacher Appreciation Ideas for Distance Learners
Say thanks this National Teacher Appreciation Day. National Teacher Appreciation Day falls on May 5, and we have a few ideas for you. However, recent events have reminded us that we should celebrate our educators every day of the year. As families adjust to school closures, teachers have worked around the clock to make the…
Read More 11 Tips For Managing Distance Learning
Ways you can make distance learning fun for kids. Everyone is experiencing a new normal and dealing with trying to find balance while staying at home. For parents, this is an especially trying time. Kids may have enjoyed the first few days of being away from school, but now they are missing their friends, their…
Read More 10 Ideas to Help Reduce Screen Time for Your Kids When You’re Stuck at Home
Limiting screen time at home can be difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic has us all sheltering in place and looking for new ways to stay busy and entertained. When you can’t engage in a lot of your normal activities, the easiest thing to do is turn on the TV, play video games, scroll through your phone…
Read More How to Know If Your Child Needs Emergency Dental Care
Top Signs to Indicate Your Child Is Having a Dental Emergency When your child is experiencing any form of oral discomfort, it’s understandable to feel distressed. Especially if they cannot articulate the cause of their pain, you might not know what to look for or where to turn. How do you know when they need…
Read More 5 Fun, Stress-Relieving Activities for the Whole Family
Relieve stress with fun the whole family will enjoy. Over 55 million American students have felt the impact as social distancing measures have shut down schools nationwide. Together, families are navigating a shift from the old normal to the new. This new normal includes working, schooling, and hanging out at home. Parents are doing their…
Read More 8 Ways to (Still) Celebrate Earth Day With Your Family
You can celebrate Earth Day without leaving your home! Every year since 1970, April 22nd has marked the day we celebrate Earth. That’s right, this year is the 50th anniversary of our very first celebration of Earth Day! It may feel like we’re too limited in our activities to properly celebrate Earth Day this year,…
Read More 9 Things Your Entire Family Can Do Together at Home
Note: Our office is open again after our temporary break during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing may be keeping us at home, but it’s also a great opportunity to come closer as a family. Across the country, schools have temporarily closed, parents and the whole family are working from home, and most…
Read More 5 Tips on How to Help Your Child Adjust to Braces
Help your child adjust to their braces with ease. Around age seven, many children will begin to get their permanent teeth. Whatever age this happens for your child, this is a big mile marker as far as growing up is concerned. However, this milestone means something very different for you. Your child is now possibly…
Read More Did You Know There Are Different Types of Orthodontic Treatments for Kids?
Types of Orthodontic Treatments for Kids Orthodontic treatment can be essential to ensuring that your child’s smile is both healthy and beautiful. Crooked teeth are harder to clean, increasing your child’s risk of tooth decay and gum disease, and may make them self-conscious as they age. Due to this, it’s important to get an orthodontic…
Read More 5 Tips to Make the Dentist Less Scary for Your Child
Fear of the dentist affects all ages. Trips to the dentist can be anxiety-inducing for adults, and this problem is even more common among children. However, a dental visit does not have to be a cause of fear for your child. The team at Pediatric Dental Specialists of Greater Nebraska have provided the 5 effective…
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