Slumber Party at the Dentist: How Ashburton Family Dental Is Supporting Foster Kids (and Healthy Habits!)
- Ashburton Family Dental
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Why Pyjama Day Matters
This July, we’re swapping scrubs for pyjamas and inviting our community to join us in PJs for a cause that truly matters.
At Ashburton Family Dental, we’re proud to support The Pyjama Foundation as part of National Pyjama Day — a day designed to raise awareness and funds to help children in foster care.
On Friday 18 July, we’re hosting a special Slumber Party at the Dentist where:
Every person who visits in PJs = $25 donated to The Pyjama Foundation
Every digital GIF made in our onsite photo booth = another $5 donated
No appointment is necessary. Just drop in, bring your cosiest PJs, and help us make a difference.
More Than PJs: Supporting Literacy, Learning & Love
The Pyjama Foundation trains volunteer mentors who help children in foster care build skills in reading, learning, and life.
These mentors play a powerful role in changing a child's story — one bedtime book and smile at a time.
So when you snap a GIF, show up in bunny slippers, or help spread the word, you’re not just having fun. You’re helping to empower foster kids to feel supported, seen, and cared for.
Healthy Smiles Start with Bedtime Brushing
Before the bedtime book, before the lights go out — there’s one habit that makes a big difference: brushing before bed.
Night-time is when our teeth are most vulnerable. Saliva flow decreases while we sleep, which means less natural protection from sugar and acids. Skipping that last brush gives bacteria a chance to do their work overnight.
That’s why we’re linking the cosy theme of Pyjama Day with a powerful dental message:
Brushing before bed matters, especially for children as their teeth are developing
Fluoride does it work while you sleep
Make brushing part of your family’s night-time rhythm
Make a GIF. Make a Difference.
Our onsite digital GIF booth will be live all day Friday 18 July, 2025.
Choose fun props (think virtual sleep masks, PJs, teddies and toothbrushes!)
Snap your gif, get a copy instantly, and see it on our reception screen
For every GIF made = $5 donated to The Pyjama Foundation
It’s fun. It’s easy. And it helps kids in foster care receive the support they deserve.
Raising Smiles That Last
This National Pyjama Day, we hope you’ll join us in turning a cosy gesture into meaningful change. Whether you’re brushing up on bedtime routines or just showing off your slippers, thank you for supporting our team, our mission, and children who need it most.
Together, we’re raising smiles that last.
