Tips from the Tooth Fairy
Tips from the Tooth Fairy
When our children are growing up one of our special joys is being able to play tooth fairy, but it comes with a certain amount of peril. Failing to leave a treat from the tooth fairy, even once, results in their disillusion. When children are little the loss of one of their teeth is an important event, one that indicates that they’re getting older and starting their passage into adulthood. The tooth fairy can also be used as an avenue to encourage good dental habits, so it’s essential that we take it seriously. For those parents seeking to learn how to be a better tooth fairy, we have provided this guide.
Plan
Ahead
The
most important part of being the tooth fairy is planning ahead for
that very first lost tooth. You want to make the event lighthearted,
fun, and as an avenue for introducing them to the mysteries of the
tooth fairy.
Make
Sure You Don’t Forget
As
soon as your child loses their tooth make sure you set a reminder
that will ensure you get in and deliver the gift from the tooth
fairy. There’s nothing more heart-rending than finding out that
your child is sobbing uncontrollable because they were overlooked by
the tooth fairy. Use a blank post-it note, an alarm on your phone,
have your partner remind you. Whatever it takes to remember, make it
happen.
Watch
How High You Set Your Bar
While
it may seem exciting to set a trail of little gifts around your
house, remember that you need to do this every time. What this means
is to keep your gifts simple and straight-forward, especially since
the kids at school will compare notes. If your display is more
over-the-top than other families traditions, your child may start
asking questions. Ensure that whatever you do is maintainable.
Stash
Supplies And Form A Backup Plan
Your
children are going to lose 20 teeth throughout their childhood, and
you don’t want to be running out late at night to get something for
them if they lose one in the evening. Keep a few dollar bills around
the house, and put it someplace that the kids won’t find it. If
you don’t keep a supply of gifts from the tooth fairy around you
may wind up raising the bar on yourself on accident. In the event
that you do forget? Tell your child they must have missed it and
have them ‘look around their room really well’ and place it
someplace they may not have already looked.
These
are just a few of the ways you can make sure that your tooth fairy
antics are a rousing success. If you’re looking for other tips you
may want to speak to your dentist about some inspirations. They’ve
heard a lot of stories from other parents and are sure to have some
ideas that will spark your imagination. Dr. Swati Singh at Smiling
Kids Indianapolis enjoys helping the childhood of children in
Indianapolis IN that much more magical.
