Attempts to steer a child away from thumb-sucking can backfire if they are not tempered with support and guidance. Don't nag or reprimand your child, and don't pull a child's finger out of his mouth.

If your child hasn't stopped sucking their thumb by the age of 5, you should intervene. Thumb-sucking at that age could cause breathing problems, speech issues, and crooked teeth. To stop thumb ...

Nail biting and thumb sucking are common habits in children, which are often seen in their formative years. Though these ...