Your Curious KidsThe why questions never seem to end between the ages of 3 and 8. Kids this age are inquisitive, thought-provoking, and adorable, yet they can be exhausting.
Looking back, I am thankful my kids had an ongoing curiosity about everything: where our water comes from or how a light bulb works; it made them aware and present with life that continues today. I kind of miss it now, which has inspired this post. I hope to help you answer some of those crazy questions that may come your way.
After we eat a meal, food gets stuck in our teeth; saliva helps wash some food away, but not all of it. If we don’t brush our teeth soon after eating, bacteria will begin munching on the leftover food, which doesn’t seem so bad; however, while these bacteria eat, they leave behind an acid residue. This acid residue will burn holes in our teeth, creating cavities. So brush your teeth soon after each meal, wash away those bacteria and prevent cavities.
When we eat our meals, our digestive system takes all the nutrients from our food. Since the body doesn’t have much use for the leftover foods, the large intestine will help get rid of the solid leftovers (i.e., pooping!), and the kidneys will take care of getting rid of the liquid part ( peeing!). To learn more, read Human Body Detectives: The Lucky Escape.
A light coat of oil covers your skin, and when you are soaking in the water for a long time, the oil washes away. Your fingers and toes have fragile skin; without the protective oil, they become vulnerable, making them swell up and wrinkly. You may notice your palms and soles of your feet wrinkle too, but not as much because their skin is thicker.
I may need to continue, as I recall many more, why questions. Do you have any? Please leave them in the comments, or travel over to Instagram or TicTok and dm us, and let’s get some kid-friendly answers!
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dr. heather
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