Is the Tooth Fairy Still Exciting to Kids in 2026? - Ep. 421

In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Shanna and Laura explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, from snack-related disasters to household accidents. Also, Laura reports on life after her trip to Italy, including a backyard helper who couldn't be stopped and a tooth that went missing in the night, and Shanna shares insights on what separates a good summer camp from a great one after her girls return to a longtime favorite. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7 years old and 5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:
• Recovering from jet lag with kids at home
• Getting kids involved in household chores
• The tooth fairy in 2026: is cash still exciting for kids?
• What to look for in a kids' summer program
• Handling your child's disappointment
• Wound closure strips: why it's a good idea to have them in your medicine cabinet
• Professional theater with kids: is it worth it?
• A classic, must-read chapter book for your kids (and you!)

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:
• The Nocturne Theater (thenocturnetheatre.com)
• The Little Mermaid at The Nocturne Theater (thenocturnetheatre.com/the-little-mermaid)
• The BFG by Roald Dahl (amazon.com/BFG-Roald-Dahl/dp/0142410381/ref=tm…)
• Giant - the Broadway play about Roald Dahl (giantbroadway.com)
• Wound closure strips / Steri-Strips (amazon.com/Nexcare-Steri-Strip-Skin-Closure-In…)
• Seussical the Musical (mtishows.com/seussical)

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