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Comment on Thumbs In! by Carly Jennings

Carly Jennings — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:30:40 +0000

Thanks Sally, for your comments !

Comment on Thumbs In! by Carly Jennings

Carly Jennings — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:25:51 +0000

Thanks Ali, for your comments!

Comment on Thumbs In! by Dr. Sally

Dr. Sally — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:17:47 +0000

People develop habits that bring them comfort, but they always appreciate help for both decreasing the need for their habits and for being able to replace them with improved techniques. Therefore…

Be the best detective you can be to find out what the major stresses are in your child’s life. Then do whatever you can to reduce or eliminate them.

NOTE: From reflexology we learn that stimulating the thumbs has a way of balancing hormones throughout the body and that sitting with hands folded fosters total body relaxation. Hmm… very interesting. It is no wonder that so many babies figure out thumb sucking and that so many teachers in the old days figured out sitting with hands folded.

Comment on Thumbs In! by Ali

Ali — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:16:01 +0000

I’m 43 and was a habitual thumb-sucker. My parents tried just about everything that was available at the time (sock on the hand at night, spicy stuff rubbed on thumb) and none of it worked. Did I need braces? Yes, but so did my two non-thumb sucking siblings. So how did I finally stop? I just…did. I know it may be hard to watch but chances are he’ll grow out of it. I promise I don’t still suck my thumb. Good luck.

Comment on Art & Work of Creative Parenting: Field Trip Friday by Terri Cunningham

Terri Cunningham — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:47:27 +0000

Sensational article Carly, and a wonderful idea for my grandson. He is very inquisitive and relishes in new discoveries with such excitement that I know he will find this activity fun and stimulating.

Comment on Thumbs In! by Doll Alexander

Doll Alexander — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:47:30 +0000

My oldest daughter sucked her tongue up agains her front teeth. It was starting to effect her teeth that were jutting out a bit. When she was 10 the orthadontist made a retainer with a hole in the roof of it for her tongue to rest on. It worked. A retainer might be uncomfortable enough to help break the habit for you too.

Comment on Earth, Wind, Inspire by Nia :)

Nia :) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:24:56 +0000

Sounds incredible! Great for spring break too!

Comment on Music, To Your Child’s Ears by Kathy Sykes

Kathy Sykes — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:48:15 +0000

Thomas and I use music all the time for play AND learning. I played music to him while he was in the womb and he sleeps to classical at night. He loves nursery rhymes and all other types of music. Music is a big part of our lives and I think music can be a huge benefit to a child’s growth and development.

Comment on Your Baby’s First Word… by Carly Jennings

Carly Jennings — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:47:27 +0000

Hi Kathy. Thank you for your comments. Congratulations on your son’s on-target language skills! He can only repeat what he’s heard, so you must be doing a terrific job.

Comment on Your Baby’s First Word… by Kathy Sykes

Kathy Sykes — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:38:30 +0000

This is a very informative post. I wish I had read this when my son was forming his first words.
Now my son is using his words in perfect format and I am so proud.