What if the way we breathe — or can’t breathe — is playing a bigger role in mental health than anyone’s talking about? What if things like poor sleep, shallow breathing, and fascial tension are quietly making symptoms like depression, anxiety, and emotional instability even worse?

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.

If you have concerns, consult a pediatric dentist specializing in airway health. Early action can change the course of your child’s life.

Optimal airway health is essential in obtaining good quality sleep, which children need to support their overall health.

Oral motor milestones are critical for setting kids up with a strong foundation to life-long airway health and development.

If you're only pumping your breast milk, you're missing out on a key benefit for your baby's facial development and airway health.

In this episode with discuss oral and maxillofacial surgery and treatment options with Dr. Kevin Coppelson from the Breathe Institute.

In this episode we talk sleep health, social media impacts, and narcolepsy in children with Nurse Practitioner, Maggie Lavender.

In this episode of Airway First, we chat with Occupational Therapist Nat Udwin on getting to the root to make therapy successful in kids.

In today's episode of Airway First, our special guest panel from the SEC Sleep Conference discusses sleep and airway issues.

In this episode of Airway First, we talk with Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez about finding the right team for your child's airway and sleep journey.

In this episode of Airway First, Jackie Christiansen shares her parenting airway journey and advice.

In this episode we talk tongue-ties and the negative impacts of compensation due to of oral dysfunction with Dr. Tracy Tran.

In this episode we sleep and airway with the one and only, Sharon Moore, author of Sleepwrecked Kids.

In this episode we welcome back Dr. Felix Liao to chat more about growing your child's best face.

In this special episode of Airway First, we discuss jaw development, breastfeeding, and the nose with luminary and author Dr. Sandra Kahn.

In this episode of the Airway First podcast, we talk all things TummyTime, Breastfeeding, and Sensorimotor Skills with Michelle Emanuel.

We are kicking off our March Madness series with Dr. Catherine Murphy as we chat all things holistic orthodontics.

Discover how the Vagus Nerve is connected to your child's overall health and breathing with our guest, Karese Laguerre.

In this special Parent-to-Parent episode of Airway First, mom Mommy Peterson shares the story of her airway journey.