How to write it
Give a gentle, funny reason
A busy night, heavy rain on the wings, a very long list. Never blame the child or the room.
Apologize properly
Children are generous when an apology is sincere.
Come the very next night
The note can arrive with the visit, or first thing that morning "by early delivery."
Do not overpay to make up for it
The letter is the gift. A bigger coin sets a price you will be paying for years.
An example
Another way to say it
These are examples we wrote to show the tone. They are not customers’ letters.
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Questions parents ask
What do I tell my child when the Tooth Fairy forgot?
Stay calm and treat it as a small mystery: she must have been delayed. Then make sure she comes the next night, with a note that says sorry and gives a gentle, funny reason.
What excuses can the Tooth Fairy give for being late?
Too many teeth in one night, bad weather for small wings, a wrong turn, a sleeping pet in the way, or the tooth being hard to find. Avoid any reason that blames the child.
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