Tag: thumb-sucking
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Embracing the Journey of Childhood: Letting Go in Their Own Time
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in my minivan, I can’t help but notice the blue blanket nestled in the center console. It’s been there for four days now, and while I refer to it as a “blanket,” the truth is more along the lines of “well-loved, hole-riddled rag.” For nearly a decade, this blanket…
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Stop Shaming Older Kids Who Suck Their Thumbs: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast My son has spent countless nights—roughly 3,642—cozying up with his beloved blankie, and I estimate he has dedicated about 6,783 hours to thumb-sucking. You know the saying: “Your child won’t go to college or walk down the aisle while sucking their thumb or clutching their blankie”? Well, my child might just prove…
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Thumb-Sucking Baby: Is It Okay for Newborns to Suck Their Thumbs?
Get Pregnant Fast If your newborn has taken to sucking her thumb, there’s no need to be alarmed. In fact, this behavior can actually have its benefits. Let’s explore why thumb-sucking is common among infants and what it might mean for your little one. Why Do Babies Suck Their Thumbs? Thumb-sucking is a completely natural…