How to Plan a Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Party

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

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Not everyone watches the Super Bowl for the same reason.  Do you watch the Super Bowl for the game, the commercials, or the half-time performance? Here are a few ways to make sure your Super Bowl party is entertaining for everyone - including young kids!

 Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Games:

• Commercial Bingo - Hand out bingo cards before the game starts.  You can fill in all the squares with brands of products that you know will be seen throughout the game.  As the game goes on, have your kids mark off the squares when those brands' come up!
• Trivia - Have football questions ready!  During breaks between play, have a few questions ready to ask everyone.  Hand out prizes to any kids that answer correctly.
• I Spy - Have kids search for items or objects during the game starting with letters of the alphabet.

Check out this article or this article for more tips on how to have a family-friendly game day.  Don't forget to brush and floss after your Super Bowl party!  

If you have any questions about your child's oral health, call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Healthy Super Bowl Party Snacks for Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you ready for Super Bowl Sunday?  Whether your hosting a party at home or visiting a friend or family member's house, we know that it can be hard to eat healthy.  Many consider it to be the second biggest day of indulgence after Thanksgiving!

Fortunately, there are ways to snack through the game without over doing it on unhealthy snacks.  Here are a few kid-friendly Super Bowl snack ideas that are good for your teeth, too!

Super Bowl Snacks:

• Vegetables & Dip - Rather than dipping potato chips into your favorite dip, try raw vegetables!  Carrots and celery provide the same crunch without the extra calories.  Since they require lots of chewing, they stimulate saliva and promote healthy gums.
• Zucchini Fries - Crispy veggies are healthier than regular french fries.  They give your kids a boost of vitamin C, too!
• Cheese Platters - Cheese and crackers make a simple snack that is great to serve during a Super Bowl party.  Cheese has properties that help prevent cavities and help teeth grow strong!
• Apple & Peanut Butter Cookies -  Why not include fruit in your dessert too!  Slice apples into thin rings, remove the core, and spread peanut butter over the top.  These apple slices can make a great replacement for cookies.

Even if you choose to serve one of these healthy snacks for Super Bowl Sunday, remind your kids to brush and floss after! Brushing and flossing are the best ways to keep your kid's teeth beautiful and healthy.

If you have any questions about your child's oral health, call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!