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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 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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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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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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A MOTHER'S JOURNEY WITH SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING: MYSTERY TO PASSION
Hear from CAFF parent, Claire, as she shares the sleep and airway journey of her son.

CAFF Parent - Airway Journey
Sep 9, 20244 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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EPISODE 75 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this two part series, Dr. Hilary Pada shares her journey as both a parent and provider through children's airway and sleep issues.

CAFF Team
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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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 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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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 70 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In honor of mental health awareness month, today we discuss the connection between sleep, airway, and depression with Kelley Rubio.

CAFF Team
May 15, 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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