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by Maria Herrera (Author), Creativius Studio (Illustrator)
The Brave Thumb and Tongue Adventure is a bedtime story designed to help children stop thumb sucking while learning new healthy habits.
Through Oliver's calm nighttime adventure, children discover that their tongue can replace the thumb, helping the body feel calm, safe, and ready for sleep. With warmth, imagination, and encouragement, this story shows that growing can be a brave and exciting journey.
But this book is more than just a bedtime story.
It also includes a parent guide that explains how thumb sucking can influence oral development, breathing patterns, sleep quality, and facial growth. Parents will find simple and practical tools to support their children through this transition with patience, confidence, and love.
Inside this book you will find:
- A calming bedtime story that helps little thumbs rest.
- A parent guide explaining how the habit can affect growth, breathing, and sleep.
- The importance of proper tongue posture.
- A habit-breaking method using a calendar focused on positive reinforcement.
- Simple activities and myofunctional therapy exercises that encourage nasal breathing and oral muscle strength.
- A positive and respectful approach that empowers children without pressure or punishment.
Written by dentist an orofacial myologist Maria Herrera, this book combines storytelling, science, and practical tools to help families build healthier habits while supporting their children's breathing, sleep, and development.
Perfect for children ages 3 to 7, as well as parents, caregivers, and professionals looking for a gentle and motivating approach to help little ones stop thumb sucking.
