Pacifiers Anonymous: How to Kick the Pacifier or Thumb Sucking Habit
By Sumi Sexton
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THE answer to all of your questions about the pacifier and the thumb! "If your child is 'hooked' -- if you can't get that pacifier or thumb out of his mouth - then this informative and charming book is a worthwhile resource. I say this as a doctor, a journalist, and as the mom of a former 'pacifier addict'. It certainly is a must-read for every parent and care-giver." -Dr. Ranit Mishori, Contributing Health Editor, "Parade" Magazine Does your child have an obsession with the pacifier or thumb and crave it like you crave your morning coffee? If you are looking to make a clean break, this book will give you the solution. "Pacifiers Anonymous" is written by three moms whose full-time jobs are perfectly suited to this book: one is a medical doctor, one is a child psychologist, and one is a stay-at-home mom. The book takes a "from-the-trenches" approach with twelve easy steps to help your child kick the pacifier or thumb sucking habit for good. This book will finally answer your most pressing questions: • Is your child ready to ditch the thumb or pacifier? Know the surefire signs to watch out for. • What can you do instead? Discover the technique that's best for soothing your child. • What are the most popular techniques out there to get rid of the pacifier or thumb-and what really works? • Is it really so bad to use the pacifier? (Rest easy: there are actually some benefits!) • Did cave babies suck their thumbs? Learn the comforting truth about the history of pacifiers and thumb sucking.
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Pacifiers Anonymous - Sumi Sexton
Pacifiers
Anonymous:
How to Kick the Pacifier
or Thumb Sucking Habit
Pacifiers
Anonymous:
How to Kick the Pacifier
or Thumb Sucking Habit
Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD
Ruby Natale Andrew, PhD, PsyD
Liza Draper
Copyright © 2012 by.Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD,
Ruby Natale Andrew, PhD, PsyD, Liza Draper
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Acknowledgements
Words cannot describe how grateful we are for our loving children whose trials and tribulations inspired this book. This book would not have been possible without them. We are also grateful to our husbands for their support and continuous encouragement.
About the Authors
Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD
Dr. Sumi Makkar Sexton is an assistant professor of family medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC, and is a founding partner and President of Premier Primary Care Physicians in Arlington, Virginia (www.premierprimarycare.com). She is also an associate editor for American Family Physician, the best-read journal in the field of primary care. Dr. Sexton received her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency in family medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1999. She sees patients of all ages with a special interest in newborn care and children’s health. She is often the physician for both children and their parents, which provides countless opportunities for counseling on health habits including pacifier and thumb sucking. She has written an article on the health effects of the pacifier published on April 15, 2009. Her writing and research in the field of pacifier and thumb sucking was not only fueled by her current medical practice, but also by her two young daughters, who were avid pacifier users.
Ruby Natale Andrew, PhD, PsyD
Dr. Ruby Natale Andrew is a practicing clinical child psychologist in Miami with expertise in early childhood development. She received her dual PhD and PsyD doctorate degrees from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 2000, and completed a fellowship in pediatric psychology at the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2003. She has extensive research and writing experience in the field of child psychology and has published several articles on topics including obesity, child abuse, and brain injury. Her research received national media attention in March 2008 and lead to both television and media interviews on The Early Show, local and national ABC news programs, Washington Post, etc. She has presented at numerous conferences nationwide. Dr. Natale Andrew is also a working mother of one daughter. Her interest in the field of pacifiers started when she had concerns about the pacifier’s effect on breastfeeding her daughter.
Liza Draper
Liza Draper is a stay-at-home mom of two. Prior to having children, Liza was a writer for an art gallery and a social justice nonprofit organization. She has a BA from Bucknell University with a double major in history and the classics, providing her insight and interest in the history of pacifier and thumb sucking and cultural differences. She belongs to numerous mothering groups and online parent groups, and actively participates in parenting listserves, blogs, and Web sites.
Contents
Foreword
Step 1 Admitting the Addiction: Who loves it more – you or your little one?
Step 2 Knowledge Is Power: Understanding non –nutritive sucking and soothing
Step 3 Making the Decision: Weighing the pros and cons
Step 4 Appreciating Differnces: Cultural perspectives
Step 5 Turning to Others: A survey of what parents think
Step 6 Getting Ready for the Big Day: Deciding when to make a clean break
Step 7 Making a List: What weaning techniques have other parents used?
Step 8 Choosing the Technique and Timing: What’s best for you and your child
Step 9 Getting the Sponsors on Board: A united front
Step 10 Turning Fear into Hope: Success Stories
Step 11 Dealing with the Aftermath: Alternative soothing techniques
Step 12 Learning from the Process: Help a friend and help yourself for future children
Resources
Foreword
Before reading further,