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OPTIMIZING ORAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THRIVING KIDS: ORAL MOTOR MILESTONES
Oral motor milestones are critical for setting kids up with a strong foundation to life-long airway health and development.

CAFF Team
Jul 22, 20243 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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EPISODE 72 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode of Airway First, we chat with Occupational Therapist Nat Udwin on getting to the root to make therapy successful in kids.

CAFF Team
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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KID'S SLEEP ISSUES: THE IMPACT ON YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH
Sleep and airway health are closely connected when it comes to health. Obtaining the right amount good quality sleep is essential.

CAFF Team
Jun 4, 20245 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 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 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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EPISODE 57 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
In this episode of Airway First, we discuss dysautonomia, hypermobility syndrome, and mast cell activation syndrome with Dr. Andrew Maxwell.

CAFF Team
Mar 23, 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 53 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this special Parent-to-Parent episode of Airway First, mom Mommy Peterson shares the story of her airway journey.

CAFF Team
Feb 12, 20242 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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BABY-LED WEANING: DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK; IT'S BEEN HERE FOR YEARS!
In this blog, we will discuss the many health and mental developmental reasons to embrace baby-led weaning.

Christi Boujikian
Jan 23, 20246 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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AIRWAY, SLEEP AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT: THE MISSING PART OF GENTLE PARENTING
While the gentle parenting movement has merit, it misses the mark on how airway and sleep issues can impact a child's behavior.

Christi Boujikian
Dec 26, 20234 min read
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