Dr. Susan Heitler’s book David Decides About Thumbsucking is a story for children, plus a guide for parents and professionals. Five-year-old David sucks his thumb. His parents say it's time to stop. David is mad; his thumb feels good in his mouth. He talks with his sister, and then his brother. He asks them why they decided to end their sucking habits and why they stopped. Then, David decides.

The Parent Guide addresses myths and realities about thumbsucking. It contains comprehensive information and a review of relevant research for pediatricians, dentists, counselors and teachers, as well as for concerned parents.


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PRAISE FOR DAVID DECIDES ABOUT THUMBSUCKING

Joan Hurst, of the Denver Post, says, “[David Decides] is a positive way to help children to help themselves.”


Leopold Katz, PhD, of The Family Psychologist, says, “Valuable information and advice... It addresses the problem of thumbsucking in a sympathetic and realistic fashion without preaching or lecturing... A useful tool for parents and professionals.”



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Psychologist Susan Heitler saw her first three children develop protruding front teeth from vigorous thumbsucking.  She wrote David Decides in part to help her fourth child. 

Dr. Heitler, a graduate of Harvard with a doctorate from NYU, is a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colorado.  She offers fresh perspectives on emotional health, distress, and psychotherapy in her multiple self-help audio tapes and books.