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Breaking the Habit: Helping Your Child Stop Thumb-Sucking
Thumb sucking is a natural behaviour that many infants and young children engage in, often as a way to self-soothe, explore their bodies, or provide comfort. It is generally considered a normal part of early childhood development and tends to decrease as children grow older. However, it can sometimes persist beyond the toddler years, raising concerns for parents. Why do[...]
Exploring the Relationship Between Object Attachment and Thumb Sucking
Delve into the differences and links between object attachment and thumb sucking. Gain insights into their roles in psychological development and behaviour patterns. Object attachment and thumb sucking are both common behaviours in childhood, but they serve different purposes. Object attachment relates to emotional comfort, while thumb sucking is a self-soothing mechanism. Introduction Object attachment and thumb sucking are often[...]
The Hidden Toll: The Effects of Thumb Sucking on Parents
Explore the effects of thumb sucking on parents, including emotional stress, financial burden, and social challenges. Learn strategies for coping and supporting children through this common habit.
Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit: A Path to Better Dental Health for Kids
Discover effective strategies to stop the thumb-sucking habit to promote better dental health for kids. Essential tips for parents to ensure a healthy smile! Breaking the thumb-sucking habit in children is crucial for dental health. It involves understanding the reasons behind the habit, providing alternative comforts, and seeking professional advice if needed. Introduction Thumb sucking doesn't have to be a[...]
How can I get my child to stop sucking their thumb?
Sarah, a baby sleep expert from Teach To Sleep, tells us how you can help your little one learn to sleep without sucking their thumb or fingers. Before tackling Sleep Because sucking thumbs and fingers relieves stress and helps with regulating your child's emotions, choose a time when your child is in a good place (there's no illness, separation anxiety,[...]
How to stop toddler thumb sucking
We discuss how to stop toddler thumb sucking and strategies to help you and your toddler resolve this habit. Seeing a small child with a thumb in their mouth can seem like one of the most natural sights of all. And in many ways, it is. Often babies start thumb sucking in the womb and continue after birth. Sucking a[...]
Is there a significant sex difference in thumb sucking?
We explore if there is a significant sex difference in thumb sucking and if girls are more prone to a thumb sucking habit than boys. We all know that thumb sucking can be a habit which can be difficult to break. As a behavioural pattern if affects a large number of children – boys and girls. But is there any[...]
Does thumb sucking run in families?
We ask the question: what role does behavioural genetics play in thumb sucking? Every parent of a child who thumb sucks has tried to work out why they developed the habit. The psychology of thumb suckingcan be bewildering to many. Is it something I did as a parent? Many people even grow concerned that thumb sucking is genetic and may[...]
Thumb sucking vs dummies: breaking the habit
Sucking on either a thumb or a dummy is comforting and relaxing for a child. But evidence shows that both habits can be difficult to stop. For most children, these self-soothing actions will be a phase and will stop naturally. For a small number, however, they continue and can become a regular part of a child's life. So, which habit[...]
Still Thumb Sucking?
With the new school year just around the corner, Thumbsie® offer our advice on how to cope with the anxiety and stress caused by thumb sucking at school. September is nearly here. Hard to believe, but it is. Your child may be excited and ready to go, or they may be nervy and anxious. Going back to school or starting[...]
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