Not sure whether your child’s finger- or pacifier-sucking habit is a big deal? Learn about how these habits can negatively impact speech development.

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.