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IS YOUR CHILD SLEEPING WITH THEIR MOUTH OPEN?
Children that sleep with their mouths open consistently are often exhibiting signs of a sleep disorder.

CAFF Team
Feb 6, 20223 min read


CAN KIDS HAVE SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING?
Sleep-disordered breathing often goes unnoticed or misdiagnosed. It causes a lack of air that can have mental and physical health issues.

CAFF Team
Jan 17, 20223 min read


CAN SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING CAUSE DENTAL ISSUES?
Is your child snoring, waking up with a dry mouth and a headache? They might have sleep-disordered breathing.

CAFF Team
Jan 9, 20223 min read


WHY AIRWAY DISORDER AWARENESS IS CRITICAL FOR PARENTS
It is critical for parents to have airway disorder awareness and know what signs to watch for in their child.

CAFF Team
Jan 3, 20223 min read


HOW IS SELF-CONTROL A PREDICTOR OF A CHILD'S HEALTH FUTURE?
The Dunedin Study shows how self-control at an early age can impact a child's health.

CAFF Team
Dec 27, 20212 min read


MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS OF AIRWAY DISORDERS IN KIDS
The impact of airway disorders on the mental health of children cannot be overstated enough.

CAFF Team
Dec 15, 20212 min read


REACTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE IN CHILDREN
Reactive airway disease is a common childhood airway disorder often mislabeled as asthma.

CAFF Team
Dec 2, 20212 min read


WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN?
Sleep apnea in children can lead to ADHD, a lower IQ, and other health issues if left untreated.

CAFF Team
Nov 25, 20212 min read


SLEEP APNEA IN KIDS
Sleep apnea in children can have a devastating impact on a child's health and cognitive abilities.

CAFF Team
Nov 22, 20211 min read


MOUTH BREATHING CREATES UNHEALTHY KIDS
A child that is continually breathing through the mouth all the time, even when sleeping, can lead to health problems.

CAFF Team
Nov 16, 20213 min read


WORKING TOGETHER: FOUNDATION FOR AIRWAY HEALTH
Children's Airway First Foundation is working with the Foundation for Airway Health to support airway awareness and proper breathing.

CAFF Team
Nov 7, 20212 min read


AIRWAY HEALTH FOR CHILDREN RESOURCE ROUND-UP
There is tons of amazing information available, but taking time to find it all can be a daunting task. To help parents along their...

CAFF Team
Oct 22, 20211 min read


3 REASONS TO BREASTFEED
While there are numerous reasons to breastfeed your baby if possible, here are three we feel are incredibly important.

CAFF Team
Oct 21, 20213 min read


PARENT EVALUATION: ORAL-FACIAL HEALTH IN YOUR CHILD
Here is a quick checklist you can use to evaluate your child to see if they might be at risk of a possible airway disorder.

CAFF Team
Oct 20, 20212 min read


BOOK SPOTLIGHT: SLEEP WRECKED KIDS
Sleep disorders related to the upper airway are a common reason for kids to experience sleep problems.

CAFF Team
Oct 10, 20212 min read


3 REASONS TO BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE
Breathing through your nose is critical to your brain development and long-term health.

CAFF Team
Oct 5, 20214 min read


SAVVY'S STORY
Brad and Candy Sparks started the Children's Airway First Foundation so other children would not end up like their daughter, Savvy.

CAFF Team
Sep 8, 202111 min read


CHILDHOOD AIRWAY DISORDER AWARENESS
As a non-profit, we rely on donations to help support our mission of education and prevention of pediatric airway disorders.

CAFF Team
Sep 2, 20211 min read


THE IMPACT OF BAD POSTURE ON YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH
Developing good posture as your child grows has long-term benefits that will pay off throughout their lifetime.

CAFF Team
Aug 30, 20213 min read


SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS
OMDs interfere with how the developing facial and mouth muscles are used for eating, talking, and breathing.

CAFF Team
Jul 14, 20212 min read
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