Welcome to my Parents Lounge
Hi, it's Carla from Thumbsucking Professionals. Welcome to the Parent Resources Area on my website.
I know what it's like to be a mom and not know what to do with your child who's got a thumb or finger sucking habit, or a pacifier habit for that matter, but I'm here to help. There's lots of information on the internet and so much out there. It's hard to know what to believe, right? Well, I can tell you now, I've been doing this since 2010, and I've got a lot of information for you. Whether your child's just started sucking their thumb and is only a baby, or if they're 13 and you still haven't knocked that habit on its head, trust me, you'll find it all here. Let's have a look
The Oral Habits Lounge
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Enlarged Turbinates: What’s the Go?
Did you know that the number one cause of mouth breathing is a blocked nose? It probably doesn’t come as a surprise. After all, we
My child has a thumb sucking habit. Start here!
So, your child has a thumb sucking habit. Welcome to the club! Entering the world of thumb sucking can be scary and overwhelming. Here, we
BUSTING COMMON MYTHS ABOUT THUMB SUCKING
When it comes to thumb and finger sucking, everyone seems to have an opinion. So let’s dive into busting some of the most common myths
When should I worry about my child’s thumb sucking habits?
WHEN SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT MY CHILD’S THUMB SUCKING HABITS? As parents, we are bombarded with so much information, particularly surrounding our child’s health.
How do I know if my child’s thumbsucking is just a phase or a habit?
Thumb and finger sucking can be a simple phase for some kids. But for others, there may be an underlying health condition that a sucking
Five Important Things to Look Out for in your Child’s Bite
Many parents often ask what they should look for in their child’s teeth if they have a sucking habit? As we know, sucking habits affect
Four mistakes I made as the parent of the thumb sucker
Many people are curious as to what inspired me to start Thumbsucking Professionals. The answer? My own family. Yes, it’s true! My eldest daughter, Ananya,
What Happens in the Brains of kids who suck thumbs, fingers and pacifiers?
One of the most common questions I get asked is ‘what happens in the brains of kids who suck their thumbs, fingers and pacifiers? Believe
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0- 3 Years
Having a new baby is such an amazing experience but it can be super confusing to know what is normal and what isn’t. In this section we focus on the oral development experiences of infants and children aged 0-3, and answer all your burning questions about sucking habits and their impacts on babies and toddlers.
4-11 years
Navigating your child’s sucking habit doesn’t have to be the uphill battle it probably feels like! This section is packed full of user-friendly resources that will provide you with a step-by-step guide on when and how to curb sucking habits in children aged 4-12, and keep your sanity in check whilst doing so!
12 years and over
Under Construcion
