I just want to note that if this was in fact a case of a transient tic then "positive discipline" could be counterproductive. Obsessive finger/hand licking is a

I just want to note that if this was in fact a case of a transient tic then "positive discipline" could be counterproductive. Obsessive finger/hand licking is a known example of transient tic disorder. If we define positive discipline as addressing the behavior and trying to compliment them stopping it, or "encouragingly" and "nicely" enforcing some kind of positive or negative punishment, then it's just kind of making the child more self-conscious and stressing them out for something they can't control. This prolongs the tic. It's really what it sounds like to me here. It's quite common and nothing to worry about, at least for the first few months. Although in some cases it can lead to more serious long term issues and require intervention, in most cases it's temporary and goes away all on its own. The best thing in most cases is to ignore it. Calling attention to it just stresses out the child and makes it worse.[1] [1] https://www.healthline.com/health/transient-tic-disorder https://www.healthline.com/health/transient-tic-disorder