Dear Tooth Fairy ...
I hope our newsletter finds you well! Thank you for providing us your address so many years ago — our young patients tell us all the time about your amazing work. With National Tooth Fairy day on August 22, I decided to include this special article in our newsletter for you, one of our most avid readers. And because we understand that the back-to-school season is a very popular time to train your new tooth fairies.
the right type of reward. As you recall, one day, we had to correspond by letter to convert my daughter’s paper money to coin money. If you’re ever unsure what kind of small reward will make your child recipient happiest, ask the child to write a letter. No. 2: Make sure the child doesn’t want to keep the tooth. Tooth fairy, I’m sure you remember the other day we wrote you a letter because you took a tooth that my daughter wanted to keep in a little “tooth saver” pouch in her pillowcase. We’re extremely appreciative that you were able to return the tooth! To all new tooth fairies, make sure the child doesn’t want to keep the tooth and observe whether they have such a nearby container for the tooth to be kept. No. 3: Always check your mail. Nowadays, many humans have cellphones and tablets, but we know that you still rely on letters — and our kids are more than happy to send you letters! Make sure to keep checking your mail to ensure you don’t miss a thing. Analog communication is fun! We’re so grateful that you take such correspondence, and it’s definitely given our kids a chance to polish up their writing skills. Thanks so much for reading, tooth fairy, and we hope to see you around!
From my professional dental staff to yours, we’ve collected some advice that may help bring your new fairies up to speed!
No. 1: Buy your rewards ahead of time. As you know, kids often lose up to 18 teeth in their childhood. You don’t want to be caught out of stock when a child suddenly loses their tooth, which can happen at any moment! You also want to make sure you always leave
-Dr. Jason Schermer
Tomato and Watermelon Salad (Yes, Really!)
Leah’s Bad Dad Joke of the Month
Bon Appétit magazine calls tomato and watermelon “soul mates,” and they’re right! This surprising gourmet salad will be a hit at your next barbecue.
What’s the difference between a well-dressed man on a unicycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle?
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1 tsp peppercorns, coarsely crushed 1 tsp coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
rind removed and cut into 1/2- inch cubes 2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2- inch cubes
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1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 cup coconut oil
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Sea salt, to taste
4 cups seedless watermelon,
Directions 1. In a small saucepan, sauté spices and herbs in the coconut oil for 3 minutes over medium heat to create turmeric oil. Take the pan off of the heat, then let it cool. 2. Combine the watermelon, tomatoes, and feta on a large platter or in a bowl. Drizzle with cooled turmeric oil. Now, simply sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy! Inspired by Delish.com
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