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Cause Play: The Transformative Power of Play for Children’s Health, Well-Being, and Airway Fitness
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and over-structured schedules, the simple act of play has never been more vital — or more at...

Shawn Sékou Bonney
6 days ago6 min read
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The Link No One Talks About: How Airway and Fascia Impacted My Mental Health
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?

Charity Spears
May 94 min read
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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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While She Lay Sleeping
If you have concerns, consult a pediatric dentist specializing in airway health. Early action can change the course of your child’s life.

Shawn Sékou Bonney
Apr 253 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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EPISODE 82 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In today's episode, we discuss feeding issues and baby oral development with our guest, Mallory Roberts.

CAFF Team
Nov 20, 20246 min read
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EPISODE 78 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode, we hear the airway health journey of parent Jenny Gay and her three sons.

CAFF Team
Sep 3, 20241 min read
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EPISODE 77 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode, we chat about feeding therapy, baby biohacking, and proper airway management with Dr. Marielly Mitchell.

CAFF Team
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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THE BENEFITS OF CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) IN CHILDREN'S HEALTH
CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY is becoming more popular in dental and oral surgery. How can it help your child's sleep and breathing, though?

Christi Boujikian
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS: IT'S MORE THAN JUST THE MILK
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.

Christi Boujikian
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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EPISODE 74 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode with discuss oral and maxillofacial surgery and treatment options with Dr. Kevin Coppelson from the Breathe Institute.

CAFF Team
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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EPISODE 73 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode we talk sleep health, social media impacts, and narcolepsy in children with Nurse Practitioner, Maggie Lavender.

CAFF Team
Jun 28, 20245 min read
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THE IMPACTS OF MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH ON YOUR BABY'S DEVELOPMENT
Untreated maternal mental health can have an adverse impact on your baby's airway, sleep, and overall development.

Christi Boujikian
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 65 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode we talk tongue-ties and the negative impacts of compensation due to of oral dysfunction with Dr. Tracy Tran.

CAFF Team
Apr 9, 20242 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 59 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
In this episode of Airway First, we discuss airways, ADHD, autism, and how mold and other toxins can impact your child.

CAFF Team
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 58 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
Join us on Airway First as we chat all things myofunctional therapy and Telehealth with Courtney Robertson.

CAFF Team
Mar 24, 20242 min read
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