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Chew On This: The Importance of Chewing in Jaw Development and Airway Health
Chewing is a fundamental aspect of jaw development in children. It plays a crucial role in shaping the jaw and supporting airway health. Encouraging your child to chew mostly fresh, firm, and fibrous foods from a very young age is part of the early intervention protocol that can help, not only prevent these negative health issues, but will also help them achieve their fullest potential.

Shawn Sékou Bonney
May 24 min read
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AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST: EPISODE 85 WITH OUR GUEST, DR. DAVID MCINTOSH (PART 2)
Welcome to part two of our conversation about ADHD, mental health, and sleep with Dr. David McIntosh.

CAFF Team
Feb 202 min read
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AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST: EPISODE 84 WITH OUR GUEST, DR. DAVID MCINTOSH (PART 1)
In the first of a two-part series, we chat epigenetics, ADHD, and mental health with Dr. David McIntosh.

CAFF Team
Feb 132 min read
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AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST: EPISODE 83 WITH OUR GUEST, CLAIRE DUQUE
In today's episode, we chat with Claire Duque, myofunctional therapist and airway mom.

CAFF Team
Jan 83 min read
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SHRINKING AIRWAYS: ORIGIN STORY AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KIDS
Growing evidence suggests that modern humans' jaws and airways are shrinking.

Christi Boujikian
Nov 30, 20247 min read
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UNDERSTANDING GLUCOCORTICOIDS AND THEIR ROLE IN FETAL DEVELOPMENT
Glucocorticoids play a vital role in fetal development during pregnancy, particularly in the latter stages. They influence the development a

CAFF Team
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING: NURTURING HEALTH FOR MOTHER AND BABY
Breastfeeding is a natural and vital process that offers numerous benefits for both mother and child. It's not just a means of nourishment;

CAFF Team
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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EPISODE 76 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In part two of our series, Dr. Hilary Pada shares her journey as both a parent and provider through children's airway and sleep issues.

CAFF Team
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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EPISODE 71 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this week's episode, we discuss the mouth's connection to the airway and full-body health with the amazing Dr. Claire Stagg.

CAFF Team
May 22, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 64 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode we sleep and airway with the one and only, Sharon Moore, author of Sleepwrecked Kids.

CAFF Team
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 63 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
In this episode we welcome back Dr. Felix Liao to chat more about growing your child's best face.

CAFF Team
Mar 29, 20243 min read
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EPISODE 62 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
I am pleased to welcome back Dr. Shereen Lim. Today we chat more about palatal expanders in kids and how to breathe, sleep, and thrive.

CAFF Team
Mar 28, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 61 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
In this special episode of Airway First, we discuss jaw development, breastfeeding, and the nose with luminary and author Dr. Sandra Kahn.

CAFF Team
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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EPISODE 55 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
We are kicking off our March Madness series with Dr. Catherine Murphy as we chat all things holistic orthodontics.

CAFF Team
Mar 22, 20243 min read
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KID'S DENTAL HEALTH ROUND-UP AND RESOURCES
We've consolidated some of the wonderful resources out there on kid's dental health for parents.

CAFF Team
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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EPISODE 54 OF AIRWAY FIRST
Discover how the Vagus Nerve is connected to your child's overall health and breathing with our guest, Karese Laguerre.

CAFF Team
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 51 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In today's episode of Airway First, we discuss all things tongue-ties with the one and only, Dr. Larry Kotlow.

CAFF Team
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 50 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode of the Airway First podcast, we discuss TMJ and oral health with Dr. Brock Rondeau.

CAFF Team
Jan 20, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 48 - AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST
We continue in part two of our conversation with Dr. Dave McCarty as we talk all things sleep, sleep apnea, and airway.

CAFF Team
Nov 8, 20235 min read
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EPISODE 47 - AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST
In part one of our conversation with Dr. Dave McCarty, we introduce the five reasons to treat sleep apnea.

CAFF Team
Nov 2, 20235 min read
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