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A sprinkle of Unicorn magic to help stop sucking
Natalie, a five-year-old former thumb sucker chose her beloved Unicorns to help her stop thumb sucking, which she did in just 2 weeks! In legend, it is said that a Unicorn horn contains special powers, but because the beautiful beasts don’t tend to be that easy to find, Thumbsie® has taken some of their magic and put it into a[...]
Not just for Thumbs – stop finger sucking too!
Caitlin has been sucking her fingers since she was 4 months old. Now, approaching 9, Caitlin’s dentist had begun to warn her about the hazards of continuing to suck her digits and the effect that it might have on her teeth, which were in danger of growing out of shape. Despite nagging, bribing and cajoling over a 6-month period, Caitlin’s[...]
How to Give Up the Thumbsucking Habit Successfully
Breaking a long-term habit can be incredibly difficult. And this can be especially true for children. Whether it is nail-biting, hair-twirling or even nose-picking, habits can become a big part of a child's life. Perhaps the most widely known habit is thumb sucking. Even some adults struggle to break this habit, not just children. So, what is thumb sucking and[...]
Give Up Giving Up and Resolve to Quit – Give up Thumb Sucking
Christmas is a time when lots of people spend time more time with their families and start to notice the little quirks and foibles that helps to make them who they are…. and occasionally a bit irritating. An aunt with a tickly cough, a brother who tells awful jokes, a husband with a restless leg who sets the cutlery jangling[...]
All I want for Christmas is my two straight front teeth……
All I want for Christmas is my two straight front teeth…... With Black Friday over we are now plunging headlong toward Christmas, with parents rushing around to create the perfect day. It’s exhausting and very time pressured. However, there are still 4 weeks until Christmas and that is plenty of time for your child to stop sucking their thumb. If[...]
Highly Commended in Business Awards
In November 2017 Aylesbury Vale Commerce welcomed local businesses to the inaugural Five Star Business Awards. There were 12 categories for entrants. The awards were in partnership with Aylesbury Vale District Council and sponsored by the local Radio station Mix 96. "We were overwhelmed with the many quality entries. It's clear to all involved in the organisation of these awards, that[...]
Pure Dentistry recommend Thumbsie®
Dr. Dan Shaffer from Pure Dentistry had been recommending Thumbsie® for some time so invited me into his clinic in Harpenden, Hertfordshire to meet the team. Pure Dentistry is passionate about Children’s dental health. They are very child-friendly and I was amazed to find that they even have a screen on the ceiling so the children can watch their favourite[...]
Best Business Women Awards 2017 Finalist
I was so very excited to hear that I had reached the finals of The Best Business Women Awards 2017. The awards are designed to recognise talented and dedicated female entrepreneurs who not only run successful businesses but in many cases also juggle the needs of their families. These awards help to recognise the achievement of these women across a[...]
Give up Thumb Sucking in time to Start School
A lot of children stop sucking their thumbs naturally between the ages of two and four just on their own, without any help. However, one in eight children is still sucking a thumb of finger between the ages of seven and eleven. With most children starting school at the age of four, the need to give up thumb sucking in[...]
Two fun in the sun competitions – great prizes to be won
Now that the school summer holidays are upon us we have two fun competitions for your children to enter whilst they are trying to give up thumb or finger sucking. We want to show children that stopping digit sucking can be fun and a positive experience. so let's have some fun in the sun this holiday. Your child can enter[...]
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