Children's Health: Behavior & Development

Chromosome 3, Monosomy 3p2

Why Does Your Child Misbehave?

When a child misbehaves frequently it can be frustrating, especially when parents don't know why it's happening or what to do about it. The good news is that there are almost always reasons for a child's misbehavior, which means that most of the time

Thumb-Sucking - Topic Overview

Thumb-sucking is normal in babies and young children. A natural sucking instinct leads some babies to suck their thumbs during their first few months of life, or even before birth. Babies may also suck on their fingers, hands, or items

Thumb-Sucking - Symptoms

A thumb-sucking child usually places the thumb in the mouth above the tongue, pressing forward against the upper front teeth or gums and backward against the lower front teeth or gums. A child may develop a callus on the thumb if he or

Speech delays in children: When to be concerned

Speech delays occur in up to 10 percent of young children.

Thumb-Sucking - Exams and Tests

Thumb-sucking behavior before age 3 or 4 is normal and does not require medical tests or evaluation. Children who continue to suck their thumbs after age 4 or 5 may need a:

Thumb-Sucking - Treatment Overview

Most children stop sucking their thumbs on their own sometime between ages 3 and 6. They usually do not need treatment.