how can i get a kid to stop sucking their thumb?
need some help! i really dont know how to get her to stop.
46-50, F
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rckt148 · 61-69, M
I put socks on their hands ,
tried everything else and nothing worked
but for bugger eating ,nail chewing and thumb sucking it did work
my Granddaughter comes in all bold ,hands on her hips
Papaw socks go on feet ,they do not belong on hands (she knows Mom is behind her in the hall ,so she has back up LOL)
yes dear you are right ,,and when you stop sucking your thumb and eating buggers then you will only wear yours on your feet too ,,but until then
Her Mom is the one who told her to tell me that ,but when her Mom heard my answer ,she supported me and soon the problem was solved
tried everything else and nothing worked
but for bugger eating ,nail chewing and thumb sucking it did work
my Granddaughter comes in all bold ,hands on her hips
Papaw socks go on feet ,they do not belong on hands (she knows Mom is behind her in the hall ,so she has back up LOL)
yes dear you are right ,,and when you stop sucking your thumb and eating buggers then you will only wear yours on your feet too ,,but until then
Her Mom is the one who told her to tell me that ,but when her Mom heard my answer ,she supported me and soon the problem was solved
metalicblack · 46-50, M
find an app that calms her and give her equal time with the app as she gives without sucking her thumb and tell her if she ants to use the device she can not suck her thumb. Baby steps but five min. equals ten equals twenty. Thats what i have had to do to get my sons behaviors undercontrol
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metalicblack · 46-50, M
thats good draw on them for ways to bring that into the home as well keep on the same page as much as you can to keep balance between the two every little thing is a step forward even when you think it might be a step back
Miajackson · 46-50, F
@metalicblack i have copied them they use these cards with pictures on them and get her to say whats on them or read simple words out loud
metalicblack · 46-50, M
one thing we did is set up a google account for him we use the drive to store his pictures and things that he likes to look at and the email is just for communication with his school that way nothing gets lost and we can go back and track behavior everyday his teacher writes a short email to us about his day and any issues and every night we writes her an email doing the same and CCing it to his account so that we keep a chronological record
Miajackson · 46-50, F
@mathsman thats the problem, she sucks it most the time.
mathsman · 70-79, M
@Miajackson catch her when she's not, it'll pass anyway, all such things do, the worry lies with you at the moment, not with her, lol
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
Miajackson · 46-50, F
@SakuraShimeji might try that
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Miajackson · 46-50, F
@SakuraShimeji i will try viniger a bit later
mellanyfrost · 26-30, F
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
@mellanyfrost how funny. I did that to my son and he stopped
PepperMint · 26-30, F
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@PepperMint The thumb like a teddy bear is what is known as a transitional object, not necessarily related to anxiety but perfectly OK. Involve doctors and it becomes a big problem
PepperMint · 26-30, F
@SW-User Probably. Except that Ive had a similar problem and developed an anxiety disorder and have panic attacks even today. Everyone used to think it's a habit Im not even trying to break. Although ofcourse I agree it may not always be related to anxiety.
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@PepperMint Thumb sucking is a comfort, related to attachment as far as I know. If it was an issue for you and then now you have anxiety issues, maybe there was a lot of insecurity in your childhood, and sorry if that is so.
Jlhzfromep · M
Miajackson · 46-50, F
@Jlhzfromep tried that, didnt work
Jlhzfromep · M
@Miajackson find something of interest to her that will take both her hands to do
Miajackson · 46-50, F
@Jlhzfromep oh thats a good idea
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@SStarfish How to screw up a child, and hate her parent
Sidewinder · 36-40, M
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Fernie · F
There's probably going to be a wacko or two telling you to put cayenne pepper on the kids thumb. A child psychologist would know...otherwise, if you haven't already I'd research/google it
sassypants · 36-40, F
Hand puppets during to keep their hands and minds occupied and help to break the habit. Mine were worse about sucking at night. They just stopped on their own.
Bluesky53 · 61-69, M
put garlic on it,that's the generation i'm from,i had a cousin that did that,
AnukBinary · M
How old is the child?
AnukBinary · M
@Miajackson oh okay, thanks for telling me. Its probably a security habit that makes her feel calm and safe in a comfort zone. Rather it be consciously or subconsciously.
Maybe try and replace it with something else that will peak her interest and keeps her hands busy.
One thing you should not do, is criticize, talk down, or mock her thumb sucking. It could make things worse and turn it into a nervous tick.
Maybe try and replace it with something else that will peak her interest and keeps her hands busy.
One thing you should not do, is criticize, talk down, or mock her thumb sucking. It could make things worse and turn it into a nervous tick.
Miajackson · 46-50, F
@AnukBinary i never mock her i just tell her its not good to suck her thumb
AnukBinary · M
@Miajackson That's good. I had a cousin who sucked his thumb at that age. I remember my aunt kept his hands busy to help out
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Mrblue123 · M
Cut the thumb off 😂😂
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put salt on it