Stacey Laviolette is the creative force behind the My Friend Toothy® series, born from personal experience as a mother. Stacey's journey began when her daughter, Piper, developed dental anxiety and struggled with brushing her teeth. Unfortunately, this lead Piper to have 10 cavities by the young age of three. Determined to help other families avoid a similar experience, Stacey created My Friend Toothy® to transform dental care into a fun and empowering experience for kids.
To go along with the book, Stacey designed the Toothy Toolkit, to make brushing and flossing engaging while helping kids overcome their fear of the dentist. The toolkit contains three powerful components:
The Educational Book
This interactive book helps reduce dental anxiety through exposure therapy while teaching kids about dental hygiene, with a tooth tracker at the back as a keepsake to celebrate their progress.
The Comfort Plushie
The plush version of Toothy provides comfort during dentist visits and features a Tooth Fairy pocket to reward kids for brushing and collect their lost teeth.
The Accountability Sticker
A removable mirror sticker serves as a daily reminder for kids to stay on track with brushing and flossing, with Toothy cheering them on.
Through these three tools, Stacey’s goal is to make dental care less daunting and more engaging for both kids and parents, ensuring that healthy habits become second nature.
You can learn more about My Friend Toothy® and explore the Toothy Toolkit at www.myfriendtoothy.com, or find it available on Amazon. You can follow Stacey and Toothy on Instagram @myfriendtoothy
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