Thumb Sucking Elf on the Shelf
Stopping any child from sucking their thumb can be a trying and difficult process. Children are, of course, emotionally delicate things and this can lead to you having to tread on eggshells to ensure you do not upset your child. When children are vulnerable or upset, they can turn to things that make them feel in a safe zone or comfortable to get away from the anxiety.
Did your child ever suck his/her thumb when they were younger? Thumb sucking is a key sign of not only old habits not dying away quickly enough but a child who feels insecure in their current position in the world. To fix this, you need to get your child in a better mood overall. If you are running out of ways that might help stop thumb sucking, then read on further.
Thumb Sucking for a reaction
Dealing with a bratty child or one who does not want to do as he’s told is totally different from a child who is upset or worried. A child who is looking to annoy or spite you will continue sucking their thumb just to get a reaction from you – a scared child does it, ironically, to get over the fear of stopping.
However, thumb sucking can become a pretty big problem for a child further down the line. Not only can it cause significant teething issues but it can start to affect your child’s speech. As a young child, teeth are still forming properly, and constantly being pushed out or in by a thumb sucker can slowly start to put these teeth out of shape.
Of course, this is a big issue. You never want your child to have dodgy or damaged teeth, do you? also, thumb sucking can start to damage the nail – both the quality of the nail and the overall length. It is these little symptoms you need to watch out for as your child may need an advanced class in avoiding thumb sucking.
Elf on the Shelf
One very easy, if a little sinister, way of making your child stop thumb sucking is to use their fears against them. Like all children, there is a genuine fear that if a child is bad they will not get any presents from Santa. If your child watches the popular Christmas book, The Elf on the Shelf, then you can use this book to your advantage.
The tale itself is based on letting children know how Santa can tell if a child has been good or bad. Putting this information to practice with your child can easily frighten them into the activity of stopping thumb sucking.
By showing them that Santa does not have little children who disobey their parents, ESPECIALLY those who suck on their thumbs, your child can instantly be transformed from a thumb-sucking machine to a complete adult about the whole thing.
If your child prefers some TV before bedtime, then the animated equivalent of The Elf on the Shelf will work just as well for showing your kid that thumb-sucking is a habit they really need to lose, and soon!
Stopping any child from sucking their thumb can be a trying and difficult process. Children are, of course, emotionally delicate things and this can lead to you having to tread on eggshells to ensure you do not upset your child. When children are vulnerable or upset, they can turn to things that make them feel in a safe zone or comfortable to get away from the anxiety.
Did your child ever suck his/her thumb when they were younger? Thumb sucking is a key sign of not only old habits not dying away quickly enough but a child who feels insecure in their current position in the world. To fix this, you need to get your child in a better mood overall. If you are running out of ways that might help stop thumb sucking, then read on further.
Thumb Sucking for a reaction
Dealing with a bratty child or one who does not want to do as he’s told is totally different from a child who is upset or worried. A child who is looking to annoy or spite you will continue sucking their thumb just to get a reaction from you – a scared child does it, ironically, to get over the fear of stopping.
However, thumb sucking can become a pretty big problem for a child further down the line. Not only can it cause significant teething issues but it can start to affect your child’s speech. As a young child, teeth are still forming properly, and constantly being pushed out or in by a thumb sucker can slowly start to put these teeth out of shape.
Of course, this is a big issue. You never want your child to have dodgy or damaged teeth, do you? also, thumb sucking can start to damage the nail – both the quality of the nail and the overall length. It is these little symptoms you need to watch out for as your child may need an advanced class in avoiding thumb sucking.
Elf on the Shelf
One very easy, if a little sinister, way of making your child stop thumb sucking is to use their fears against them. Like all children, there is a genuine fear that if a child is bad they will not get any presents from Santa. If your child watches the popular Christmas book, The Elf on the Shelf, then you can use this book to your advantage.
The tale itself is based on letting children know how Santa can tell if a child has been good or bad. Putting this information to practice with your child can easily frighten them into the activity of stopping thumb sucking.
By showing them that Santa does not have little children who disobey their parents, ESPECIALLY those who suck on their thumbs, your child can instantly be transformed from a thumb-sucking machine to a complete adult about the whole thing.
If your child prefers some TV before bedtime, then the animated equivalent of The Elf on the Shelf will work just as well for showing your kid that thumb-sucking is a habit they really need to lose, and soon!