
Whether you plan to or not, as a parent, you probably will choose to share little “white lies” with your child at some point to bring them hope, help them feel excited for growth, or simply entice them to make better choices. Next to Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, you have the Tooth Fairy, who is attached to a special rite of passage—losing baby teeth. While this scenario, especially if blood is involved, could be frightening for a young child, the kind Tooth Fairy transforms fear into laughter and excitement. How did this tradition and myth start? Does every culture around the world celebrate baby tooth loss the same way? Find out here!
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