Is your child constantly sucking their thumb or fingers and you’re wondering if it’s sensory, habit, or something else? This episode comes straight from a parent question on Instagram, and we’re breaking it all down.In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>Why thumb and finger sucking is considered oral sensory seeking</li><li>When sucking is developmentally appropriate and when to look closer</li><li>Common reasons older kids continue sucking for regulation or anxiety</li><li>How to talk to your child about the habit in a supportive way</li><li>Practical sensory and oral motor replacements that actually help</li></ul>Thanks for listening 🩷 If this question hit close to home, share this episode with another parent who’s navigating thumb or finger sucking too.We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3">https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</a> Z-Vibe <a href="https://www.arktherapeutic.com/arks-z-vibe-vibrating-oral-motor-tool/">https://www.arktherapeutic.com/arks-z-vibe-vibrating-oral-motor-tool/</a> Chew Tubes<a href="https://www.arktherapeutic.com/handheld-chews/">https://www.arktherapeutic.com/handheld-chews/</a> Chewlery<a href="https://www.arktherapeutic.com/chewelry/">https://www.arktherapeutic.com/chewelry/</a> 5 Ways to Use Proprioception for Calming and Regulation<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHdCj8sWtV0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHdCj8sWtV0</a> Top 10 Oral Motor Activities Every Parent Should Know<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEXEbyBX858&t=443s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEXEbyBX858&t=443s</a> Sensory Snacks Explained<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOswosl5pHg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOswosl5pHg</a> All Things Sensory Ep. 376 - Oral Sensory Seeking in Kids<a href="https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/376-oral-sensory-seeking-in-kids-what-you-need-to-know-how-to-help?_pos=1&_sid=e5d4343f0&_ss=r">https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/376-oral-sensory-seeking-in-kids-what-you-need-to-know-how-to-help</a>All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/</a> Harkla Website <a href="https://harkla.co/">https://harkla.co/</a> Harkla YouTube​​<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily">https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily</a> Harkla Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/">https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/</a> Harkla Digital Courses<a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses">https://harkla.co/collections/courses</a>

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