My teeth have fallen out at fancy dinners and in public restrooms. They’ve sprinkled from my mouth like enamel confetti before dates, important business meetings and major public speaking engagements.

No two people share the same childhood, yet several universal childhood experiences are relatable to everyone—including losing baby teeth. Even though this rite of passage may be accompanied by a ...

A few weeks ago, a girl in my daughter’s first-grade class had a birthday. When birthdays arrive, the honored child provides cupcakes for all the people in the class. In long-ago days, a home-centered ...