Helping the Thumb-Sucking Child [Paperback]

Rosemary Van Norman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1999

In this book, oral myologist Rosemarie A. Van Norman presents a proven programme that she has used to help thousands of children stop the thumb-sucking habit.'

Editorial Reviews

Review

My daughter sucked her thumb until she was nearly six years old. She wanted to stop, I wanted her to stop yet neither of us knew how to end her habit. We tried all sorts of strategies, none of which worked. Eventually, she overcame the habit by dint of sheer determination, but is wasn't easy for any of us.

I was a few years too early to benefit from the guidance of Helping the Thumb-Sucking Child by Rosemarie A. Van Norman. Van Norman, a certified oral myologist who has worked with thousands of children and parents, and is very familiar with how the stages of child development effect the development of a thumb-sucking habit and the process of ending it. Her approach is gentle and flexible, and relies on parents to tailor the general principles to their own child's situation and temperament.

Guidance for ending thumb-sucking is rare. Advice that takes into consideration how hard this process will be on the child and the potential for hurting the child's self-esteem is rarer still. For this reason, Helping the Thumb-Sucking Child is a welcome addition to the already overcrowded racks of parenting literature. -- Chicago Parent, April, 1999

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Avery (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895298783
• ISBN-13: 978-0895298782
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on this Subject, May 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Helping the Thumb-Sucking Child (Paperback)

This is the best book I have ever been able to find on this subject. What makes it unique is that the techniques described are based on MOTIVATION, not external appliances or yucky tasting applicants to the thumb or fingers. The author stresses how the child is made to feel a part of the process, and thereby gets a sense of self-accomplishment when the habit has been eliminated. This raises the child's self-esteem, which spills over into all aspect of the child's experiences.

I recommend this book for parents and professionals who are working with children who are attempting to kick the thumb-sucking habit. It works!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Self-Help Guide, May 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Helping the Thumb-Sucking Child (Paperback)

I have been searching for so long for a book on this topic...one that not only outlines the problems of thumb and finger sucking, and the damage it can cause, but also a book that tells you what can be done about it.

This book gives comprehensive information to both parents and professionals alike on the causes, results and prevention of the digit sucking habit. The research done by the author attests to the success of the cited program.

I am convinced that this book will be of great value to parents (grandparents, too) and professionals who are dedicated to eliminating the thumb-sucking habit of children.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful - Easy Read, June 11, 2007

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Lisa of Encino - See all my reviews

This review is from: Helping the Thumb-Sucking Child (Paperback)

I got this book at just the right time to help us help our child quit thumbsucking. We are on our way! The book holds some great insights and has really helped me to feel supported in my approach to the whole issue. Also the graphic photos of nasty bite problems caused by thumbsucking really helped to motivate our child! Thumbs up (and. . . out of mouth!)