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Easing Your Child’s Fear About Losing The First Tooth

      EASING CHILD ANXIETY ABOUT LOSING TEETH Losing a first tooth is a big deal for a child but shouldn’t be a scary milestone. For some, this was a pretty stressful time, while others found ways to speed up the process so they could get those Tooth Fairy payouts faster. So you should make this childhood milestone go as smoothly and stress-free. No matter what, though, the prospect of losing that first tooth is new territory for every child, and it can seem very strange and frightening to them. On the other hand, if your little one has just lost her first baby tooth, she might be freaking out. She’s had that tooth for most of her tiny, little life but now it’s gone (and blood may have been involved!). Losing the first tooth is a big deal for a child but shouldn’t be a scary milestone. That’s why we’re here to help you calm your child’s nerves as they approach this milestone. So how can you make this childhood milestone go as smoothly as possible?