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How can i get my 10 year old to stop sucking his thumb?
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Thumb Sucking: A dental appliance or placing gloves on the hands will stop thumb sucking.
Answered 8/9/2012
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Behavioral therapy: Consider behavioral therapy, engage your child in stress-reducing/habit modifying fun activities. Yes! easier said then done. Has anyone thought about setting up a support group or something like? There's probably one already.
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