Reflex Or Habit: Why Does My Child Suck Their Thumb?
There are many habits your child may pick up on as they grow. One of the most common habits you might see is thumb sucking. Thumb sucking may be a…
Thumb Sucking
We’ve been featured in Contemporary Pediatrics!
In the May, 2018 volume 35 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr. Farber details several observations and tips for office practices. Among them, he writes about TGuard. Item 6 on his…
Is Thumb Sucking Really As Bad For Kids As They Say?
Thumb sucking is a common habit for many younger kids. This is because thumb sucking starts out as a reflex when children are infants. By the age of two, children…
Unexpected Social Side Effects of Thumb Sucking
If your child is sucking their thumb past the age of two or three, it’s become a bad habit that can extend into preschool and kindergarten. While you might know…
6 Ways to Effectively Help Your Child Break Their Thumb Sucking Habit
Thumb sucking is a natural and common occurrence in many children that is relatively arbitrary in the early parts of their life. If left unchecked, however, thumb and finger sucking…