As natural as thumb sucking is, it may also expose your child to dangerous infections. Learn about the concerns linking thumb sucking and herpetic whitlow.

Struggling to get your child with ADHD to quit sucking their thumb? Find out how thumb sucking is associated with ADHD and how to stop it.

Unsure whether you need to do something about your child’s thumb-sucking habit? Learn about when the behavior should stop without intervention.

Does your child get stressed and suck their thumb anytime you leave them? There could be a connection! Explore how thumb-sucking relates to attachment security.

Not sure what you should do and what you should avoid doing when breaking a thumb sucking habit? Find out what pediatricians recommend for parents.