My Friend Toothy: Transforming the Brushing Game for Kids and Parents

My friend Stacey Laviolette is the passionate founder of My Friend Toothy®, a brand dedicated to transforming children's dental experiences into fun and positive moments. After her own child experienced dental anxiety and 10 cavities by the age of three, Stacey was inspired to create engaging tools that ease fears and promote lifelong healthy habits. Join our conversation today where Stacey shares about her entrepreneurial journey, what's next, and ALL ABOUT TOOTHY! **Time Stamps** Dental Health Challenges (00:01:58)   Stacy describes the panic and shame felt when discovering her daughter had multiple cavities. The Idea for "Toothy" (00:03:26)   Stacy discusses her inspiration to create a children's book about dental care and the character "Toothy." Creating the Plush Toy (00:06:39)   Stacy explains her decision to launch a Kickstarter to fund the "Toothy" plush toy alongside the book. Partnering with Dental Offices (00:10:50)   Stacy talks about her collaboration with dental offices to promote "Toothy" and provide resources. Fun Dental Care Tools (00:17:34)   Stacy describes mini "Toothy" toys for school bags to encourage kids in their dental care routine. Halloween Candy Strategy (00:19:10)   Stacy discusses her approach to managing Halloween candy intake for her kids, balancing fun and mindfulness. Sugar Alternatives (00:21:10)   Stacy shares her experience with lower-sugar candy options, emphasizing healthier choices without sacrificing enjoyment. **Connect with Stacey** ⁠https://www.myfriendtoothy.com⁠ Promo code for $5 off: GrowLikeAMother ⁠https://www.instagram.com/myfriendtoothy⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MyFriendToothy⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendtoothy?lang=en⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@myfriendtoothy349⁠ ⁠https://x.com/MyFriendToothy⁠ ***** Want More Jill? Discover Your SuperMom Type:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Take the Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join The Village: Connect with like-minded mompreneurs and access exclusive resources to help you build your business. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Your Author-Signed Copy: Order your signed copy of "Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise" today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ **Keywords** Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Mompreneur