Thumb Sucking in Preschoolers

Thumb sucking is a habit that begins innocently enough. Most times the beginnings are in the womb and due to the comfort it provides it may last up until the preschool years. As my child turned three and still sucked her thumb I wondered if that were normal. My other children either did not suck their thumbs at all or not past a year old. I envisioned my preschooler in Thumb Suckers Anonymous introducing herself as “Hi, I’m Kara and I suck my thumb.” The time has come to admit that my child is a thumb addict. There are days … Continue reading

Seamless Socks: A Solution for a Sensory Sensitive Child

I know a few children with sensory disorders. One thing I have heard from all the moms is a complaint about socks. I asked them if they had seamless socks for their children and while all thought it was a great idea no one knew where to get them. Back in January of 2010, I did a review for SmartKnit KIDS Seamless Sensitivity Socks. I do not have a child with a sensory disorder but I do have a child who complained about the seams in her socks. When the opportunity came to review this product I jumped at it. … Continue reading