"Then came a lightbulb moment. Ever fond of visuals, Wachter created a "Do I Need a Shower?" Flow Chart, transforming her children's daily hygiene standoff into a whimsical game of connect-the-dots. The clip quickly went viral on TikTok, and Wachter cheerfully invited viewers to feel free to copy. 1. Did you have gym or play a sport? 2. Did you shower yesterday? 3. Did you have a long day? Would a hot shower help you relax? Yes → Shower (bonus: use a shower steamer!) No → Go to mom and dad for a sniff test → Usually leads to a shower anyway"
""Immediately, they were super receptive," she says, recalling how her daughter followed the chart, turned on her heel, and headed straight to the shower. "I was like, 'what is happening? I can't believe it's working.'" Her son required a bit more persuasion. "Of course, he took every opportunity to have me sniff his armpit," Wachter says, with a laugh. Still, the visual aid worked its magic. "My sweet, lovely child, you smell. You need to shower," she told him, and finally, he complied."
Maggie Wachter, a mother of two in Philadelphia, faced repeated refusals from her children to bathe. She created a "Do I Need a Shower?" flow chart with three prompts about gym, prior showers, and whether a hot shower would help relax. The chart directs children to parents for a sniff test if needed. The clip of the chart went viral on TikTok. The daughter complied immediately, and the son required a sniff test and gentle persuasion. The approach worked by combining routine, humor, visuals, and giving children the chance to make their own choices.
Read at TODAY.com
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