Education
Discussing the Tooth Fairy with Your Child
When kids start questioning the Tooth Fairy:
- Ask their thoughts first
- For believers: Maintain the magic a bit longer
- For skeptics:
- Explain it as a fun growing-up tradition
- Discuss tooth customs from different cultures
- Emphasize the excitement of growing up
- Suggest new ways to celebrate lost teeth
- Consider involving them in creating magic for younger siblings
This conversation is an opportunity to support your child’s development as they learn to distinguish fantasy from reality.