Thumb-sucking is a common habit among babies and young children. In fact, it is considered a normal part of their development and can be comforting for them. However, some children can develop a more intense form of thumb-sucking, which can lead to problems with dental and speech development. In this blog, we will discuss how to tell if your child is a vigorous thumb sucker and what steps you can take to help them break the habit.
A reward chart can provide a positive incentive for a child to break a habit, as well as encourage good behaviour in other areas of their life. Here are our six steps to help you make one for your child.
If your child is a frequent or long-term thumb sucker, the constant exposure to saliva can have adverse effects on their skin, causing irritation, dryness, and even infection. In this blog post, we will explore the damage saliva can do to the skin on hands during thumb sucking, and provide some tips to help heal damaged skin.
Despite efforts by parents and caregivers to discourage the behaviour, it can be challenging for some individuals to stop thumb sucking. It can also be difficult to stop the habit as an adult. In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind why this is the case.
Thumb-sucking is a common habit among babies and young children. In fact, it is considered a normal part of their development and can be comforting for them. However, some children can develop a more intense form of thumb-sucking, which can lead to problems with dental and speech development. In this blog, we will discuss how to tell if your child is a vigorous thumb sucker and what steps you can take to help them break the habit.
A reward chart can provide a positive incentive for a child to break a habit, as well as encourage good behaviour in other areas of their life. Here are our six steps to help you make one for your child.
If your child is a frequent or long-term thumb sucker, the constant exposure to saliva can have adverse effects on their skin, causing irritation, dryness, and even infection. In this blog post, we will explore the damage saliva can do to the skin on hands during thumb sucking, and provide some tips to help heal damaged skin.
Despite efforts by parents and caregivers to discourage the behaviour, it can be challenging for some individuals to stop thumb sucking. It can also be difficult to stop the habit as an adult. In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind why this is the case.
