Pacifiers are a useful soothing tool in the newborn and infant years, but extended use during times of play, vocalization, etc. can impact speech development and articulation as your child gets older. They can also impact the alignment of teeth and jaw development. From a developmental perspective, it’s a great soothing mechanism, but our older toddlers can be taught other coping skills where a pacifier will no longer be necessary. 🐣 My son LOVED (still loves!) the pacifier. We weaned successfu

🦷 Pacifiers are a useful soothing tool in the newborn and infant years, but extended use during times of play, vocalization, etc. can impact speech development and articulation as your child gets older. They can also impact the alignment of teeth and jaw development. From a developmental perspective, it’s a great soothing mechanism, but our older toddlers can be taught other coping skills where a pacifier will no longer be necessary. 🐣 My son LOVED (still loves!) the pacifier. We weaned succes

Don’t settle for a pacifier! Comfort can quiet our desperation, but it can’t replace it. Some of us need to be shaking heaven, not being silenced by ease. As we step into 2026 during 21 Days of Hunger, let this message encourage you to choose hunger over comfort and prayer over passivity. Full message, “The Power of Fasting and Prayer” with @greggtjohnson, on YouTube. | Mission Church