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Mom of a 5 yr 9 m old girl2 years ago

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why kids suck fingers usually? how to stop this habit?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years ago

A. The trick is to work with the child to lessen her dependency on thumb sucking or finger sucking before the coping skill turns into a habitUse positive reinforcement. Praise your child or provide small rewards — such as an extra bedtime story or a trip to the park — when he or she isn't thumb sucking. ... Identify triggers. ... Offer gentle reminders.

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