I’m Not Only a Social Media Marketer… I’m also the Tooth Fairy.
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I have a little secret…. I’m the tooth fairy. It’s true. And, guess what else?! I’m also Santa Clause, The Easter Bunny, and Cupid.
Last week my 6 year old daughter, Hannah lost one of her front teeth and just yesterday she lost the other front tooth. She is missing both of her front teeth and as I stare at her beautiful face and her cute smile I realize how special this time is for her…. and for me for that matter. I haven’t seen her gums like this since she was an infant. And, it reminds me that she is growing up and how quickly the time goes.
So, as I do with all of my children when they lose a tooth I become the tooth fairy. I grab my wings, tiara and wand from my "special closet". These items sit next to my Santa, Easter Bunny, Cupid as they do for most parents. These are roles that I am proud to hold and it got me thinking….
How has the introduction of Web 2.0 changed these Special Days for the Kids?
How Web 2.0 adds Pizzazz to our Children’s Holidays
Tooth Fairy
- Tooth Fairy has her own blog
- There is actually an entire Island that your kids can visit virtually called Tooth fairy Island… Very cute.
- Receive letters from the Tooth Fairy
- I always had tons of questions for the Tooth Fairy…. Find out the answers to many questions.
Easter & the Easter Bunny
- Decorate Easter Eggs online.
- Virtual Easter Egg Hunt
- Buy your Easter Bunny Costume on the Internet
- Easter Bunny Photo Sharing
St. Valentine’s Day & Cupid
- Try and Catch Cupid
- St. Valentine’s Online Kissing Game - I virtually kissed a frog to find out if I will spend my days in the castle…. I found out that the frog turned into a gross gator. YUK!!
- Kids can ask The Love Duck questions and get answers.
- Kids can make a Virtual Valentine’s Cake for their Friends or for their Parents.
Christmas & Santa Claus
- Santa blogs as well.
- Email Santa
- Decorate Christmas Trees with Friends Online
- Kids can check if they are on Santa’s Naughty or Nice List
- Add your Child to the Naughty List - They will receive a letter from Santa regarding their naughtiness and a lump of coal.
- Send Santa your Wish List
- Track Santa
- Chat with Santa
Web 2.0 isn’t going to change the fact that usually around 8 years of age children start wondering if these characters are real or not. It’s sad, but it’s true….. children will figure it out. I actually had this discussion on Twitter earlier today and found some interesting ways that children found out that these Holiday Characters weren’t who they thought they were. They were, in fact, their parents. There is no interactive website that will change this fact. The only thing we can do is help our children believe in the imaginary for as long as we can.
All of the above amazing Web 2.0 methods for kids to enjoy the Holidays doesn’t change the fact that Parents will remain involved in helping their children believe in the "Imaginary". But, I believe that these sites add a bit to the excitement of the holidays. And, it doesn’t mean that as a parent I am not going to stick to tradition…. I enjoy my many roles as a Mom. And, my dress-up clothes are not going anywhere!! I loved dressing up as a child and I still love dressing as an adult…. I wouldn’t change that for the World.
So, as I hang up my Tooth Fairy Wings, Tiara and Wand until the next missing tooth in my household I am already dusting off my Easter Bunny Suit, pulling out the plastic eggs, baskets and easter grass from the closet. But, I can guarantee that a little Easter 2.0 will be on the way too…. nothing like a good Online Easter Egg Hung to prepare the Kids for the real thing.
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8 Responses to “I’m Not Only a Social Media Marketer… I’m also the Tooth Fairy.”
By Mark Dykeman on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
Should have figured that one person was behind it all
By Kristen on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
Does that mean you’re hiding the eggs at my house this year? Whew, I can finally sleep in.
Lovely post!
By Shana Albert on Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
@Mark Dykeman - That’s right!! One very exhausted person.
@Kristen - Uh, Yeah…. about that. I might have to reschedule.
Thanks Kristen.
By Dan Zarrella on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
I’m not even a parent and I loved this post, totally dugg.
By Craig Harper - Motivational Speaker on Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
Nice Post Shana!
Where you there when Hannah woke up and was there anything under her pillow?
What makes a good tooth fairy?
Craig
By Tin Pig on Mar 14, 2008 | Reply
Nice post. As a parent I can relate fully to much of what you’ve written about - especially a watching my kids get introduced to the web, etc.
One question, though. What makes all those sites you listed “Web 2.0″?
By Shana Albert on Mar 16, 2008 | Reply
@Dan Zarrella - Thank you so much, Dan. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post.
@Craig Harper - Yes, Hannah found $2.00 under her pillow when she woke up the next morning. And, I found what makes a good tooth fairy is not only not getting caught, but its remembering to “be the tooth fairy” before I go to bed.
@Tin Pig - Thank you so much. Web 2.0 is the next generation of web…. it is how the world wide web has changed from its introduction years ago. So, I included many web applications that are interactive children’s activities and also sites that were based on internet communications such as chats, blogs, etc.
Thank you all for stopping by and leaving your comments.
By Cath Lawson on Mar 24, 2008 | Reply
Hi Shana - Thanks for these resources. My daughter was beginning to believe the tooth fairy was a huge hoax, so now I can prove she is real.