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25.01.2022 My eldest daughter was part of the reason I started Thumbsucking Clinic almost 10 years ago. And a few weeks ago she came to help me at work. An amazing moment. I had to stop and say to myself; this is cool. And when your 15 year old daughter comes to work, you just HAVE to do a TikTok...

23.01.2022 Does your child get lots of ear infections and has a pacifier or thumb/finger sucking habit? Read this! https://www.babygaga.com/preventing-ear-infections-babies-/

23.01.2022 We have an excellent Recommended Provider in Adelaide! Go see Emily for all of your Thumb and Finger sucking needs!

19.01.2022 Good luck to all our friends completing the Lauries Love 24hr Row for a Cure today down in the Burdekin, especially Team John Perry Good luck everyone Hope you all raise lots of $$$ for brain cancer research. xx

19.01.2022 I actually have seen a lot of adult patients at Thumbsucking Clinic.....did you know that some kids DON'T grown out of their habit? They just get better at hiding it. https://www.healthline.com/health/adult-thumb-sucking

19.01.2022 What are some different kinds of sucking habits? Here are a few- does your child do any of these?

19.01.2022 We’re proud as punch to be sponsoring Team John Perry for Laurie's Love 24 Hour Row for a Cure... All funds raised will go directly towards research into brain cancer Please click the link to show your support Carla

18.01.2022 Having fun filming the Parents Lounge segment of our website! I was asked by Townsville City Libraries to be an early adopter and engage in their new digital studio space, a new project to support and nurture a creative, intelligent and ambitious Townsville. I had so much fun today, am amazed by this excellent initiative!... #sofun #thumbsuckingclinic #townsvilleshines #helpforparents See more

18.01.2022 4 Red Flags to watch out for in your child's sleep. When it comes to sleep problems, parents and health professionals have to work TOGETHER. Because putting together the pieces of a sleep problem means you need to have both SIGNS and SYMPTOMS of a problem.... So here are 4 red flags: does your child have any of these?

17.01.2022 Ugh. What a dramatic and upsetting title to this article. I wish articles like these had more practical information rather than just scaring parents - the research shows that pacifiers, used properly under 6 months of age, have LOTS of BENEFITS too. Knowledge is power and parents being educated on how to use pacifiers safely is the key here.... Who'd like more info on how to use pacifiers safely for your child? Carla

16.01.2022 When is it time to stop thumb or finger sucking? Always a tricky question! Here's what I recommend at Thumbsucking Clinic: ... 1 If your child is over the age of 2, it's wise to begin discouraging sucking habits in every setting except for sleep time...if you're awake, you're busy. Thumb and finger sucking is for bedtime. Be gentle and kind...its not worth your sanity. If your child is non-responsive or upset by this, let it go for a little while. 2 If its almost time to begin school and your child still hasn't stopped their sucking habit, now would be a good time to actively try to help them to stop. Reminders like bandaids and gloves or guards can work really well with positive reinforcement and child involvement. Make sure to include them in the process. 3 If it all seems a too overwhelming or nothings working, seek professional help! Every single child is different and having a coach and health professional who understands oral habits can be an absolute lifesaver! Remember, sometimes it really does take a village! Carla x See more

14.01.2022 I'm very excited to be presenting again live in Brisbane in October. I'll be teaching with Dr Helen Fung, specialist pediatric dentist and Bridget Ingle, IBCLC and RN our 0-4 Years for Dental Professionals course. If you're an OHT, Dental Hygienist or Dentist, this is for you!... Book your seat now: https://www.trybooking.com/BKEOR Live stream option available!

14.01.2022 Everyone wanted a glove to wear to bed tonight.... even my son who’s never sucked his thumb Did you know we offer local pick up at our Clinic now? Order yours on the website now.

13.01.2022 Don't make them grow up too fast. On Friday I saw a little boy who was barely 2 years old. His family were very concerned about his finger sucking habit and how it might be damaging his mouth. They admitted to me that they had tried a few things to stop it but it only seemed to upset their child, which, in turn, also upset them as his parents.... As he was still a baby, I was so happy I could reassure them that he was little enough to still be sucking his fingers and gave them some gentle strategies to reduce the sucking (not eliminate it) if they wished. Parenting is hard. Some of you might roll your eyes. This may not sound like a big deal to some people, but can I tell you, it can be really stressful for some parents. I've had LOTS of parents very upset in my rooms. Worried they're stuffing up. All parents want to do the right thing by their kids. The good news is, often the right thing to do is to let kids be kids for a while. After all, its a beautiful season of life for many......they're only little for a little while. Have a great Monday. Carla x

12.01.2022 We finished Miss E’s Thumbsucking program with her yesterday! Look at her beautiful smile! Thank you Mum for your kind feedback I personally can not thank Carla enough for helping Miss 6 from sucking her thumb. I tried at home with the spray, then gloves but it wasn’t enough. She needed Dr Carla,... the miracle therapist, who could coach her. It’s been a 4 month journey in the program but repetitive steps helped break the habit. To other parents, call her. Save your sanity and send wine like I did. See more

11.01.2022 We had such a fun time with all the kids at Thumbsucking Climic today! And this little guy gives his new blue ThumbGloves two thumbs up ! Have a great weekend Carla xx

10.01.2022 Parents often wonder what they should be looking at with their children's teeth. Here's a handy guide to the different bite patterns that we see in kids and adults. If your child has any of these bites AND sucks their thumb or finger, come and visit us here at Thumbsucking Clinic for an appointment.... We have limited appointments available for 2020! Phone: 07 47 552055

09.01.2022 Picked up brand NEW COLOURS in our ThumbGlove range today! Posting out back orders and these will be up on the website soon!! New colours in stock Orange Ruby Red ... Yellow So gorgeous #thumbglove #thumbsucking #thumbsuckingclinic See more

06.01.2022 Who wants to know more about adenoids?

05.01.2022 We’ve just gotten a new batch of size small ThumbGloves! Message us if you want first dibs on a colour before they go upon the website!

03.01.2022 We have had a small supply of PINK gloves come in and Faithy has already pilfered a pair... Available now on the website. Order yours... https://thumbsuckingclinic.com.au/product/tsc-thumbglove/

03.01.2022 Are you wondering why we are worried about kids breathing and tongues? Well its because their jaws are getting smaller - literally. No wonder more and more kids are needing braces. This is a great read! Carla... https://patch.com/california/malibu/what-happening-our-jaws

02.01.2022 Thumb or fingers sucking actually begins at around 26-28 weeks and it’s completely normal! It’s actually practice for baby to be ready for nutritive sucking (milk!) as soon as they are born. In early infancy, sucking provides lots of awesome benefits. And it sets up neural pathways in the brain to quench the desire for comfort, contentment and settling early on. But did you know that these neural pathways are sometimes solidified into childhood and some kids con...tinue to use their sucking habit to provide them with benefits, even though it’s not longer developmentally appropriate? At Thumbsucking Climic, we reckon that a large percentage of our patients have underlying health issues (not just psychological!) that haven’t been addressed and THAT’S why it’s hard for many kids to stop the habit. And sometimes, their sucking habit is the symptom of another problem. See more

01.01.2022 Anyone else feel this Grandma’s pain in their soul? Too funny