Psychological Theories on Self-Soothing Behaviors
Wondering why children and some adults suck their thumbs? Discover the psychological theories related to self-soothing behaviors and how thumb sucking fits in.
Wondering why children and some adults suck their thumbs? Discover the psychological theories related to self-soothing behaviors and how thumb sucking fits in.
Struggling to get your child to quit sucking their thumb? Uncover thumb sucking deterrents that actually work so you can help your child kick their habit.
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.