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How to Get a Toddler to Stop Thumb Sucking
Children engage in thumb sucking for a variety of reasons. While one child may suck his thumb when he feels fearful or insecure, another may suck her thumb when she is tired or sick. The bottom line is that thumb sucking is a comforting and calming habit that most children grow out of on their own, often during the toddler years. If your toddler sucks his thumb and you are trying to get him to stop, there are a few methods that you may want to try.
Navigating Common Breastfeeding Concerns During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic
Breastfeeding can be complicated and difficult enough during “normal” times. However, new mothers’ concerns become magnified during a pandemic when in-person resources, like local breastfeeding classes, are not as available. As a certified lactation consultant, I’m here to help by sharing answers to the most common breastfeeding questions and concerns I receive from clients and…
How to Remove the Lens From Plastic Frames
Today’s eyeglass trends have turned plastic frames into a fun fashion accessory that is especially helpful for anyone who needs to fix their vision. However, lenses are exposed to lots of wear and tear that leads to scratches. When this happens, you don’t always have to visit the eye doctor to get them replaced. Although…
Hair Removal Techniques
Hair grows almost anywhere on the surface of the body or skin. There are certain locations on a human’s body that you would not want a prolific growth of hair, especially if you are a woman. The eyebrows, upper lips, armpits, legs and bikini areas are just some of the areas where you either would want to reduce or remove hair growth. There are many ways to remove unsightly hair; some are temporary and some may be permanent.
How Do I Get My Baby to Go to Sleep Without the Pacifier?
Most babies are born with a strong desire to suck. In fact, some babies suck their thumbs or fingers while they are in the womb. In addition to sucking for nutritional purposes, sucking can have a soothing effect on babies. For this reason, many parents use a pacifier to help their baby to fall asleep. Fortunately, for parents who want to break the pacifier habit, there are other ways to help a baby go to sleep.