Resources for Parents

Gasp! by Dr. Michael Gelb and Dr. Howard Hindin

  • Takeaway: “If left untreated, a child’s improper breathing and sleep patterns will lead to multiple systemic disorders that affect their health, mood, energy, and focus.”
  • How I can help: My services serve as both a preventative and treatment approach to identify and correct these issues early. I can help guide your child to establish proper breathing patterns, which is the foundational step in avoiding these long-term health problems.

Tongue-Tied by Richard Baxter

  • Takeaway: “A tongue-tie is often the hidden reason behind a child’s difficulties with nursing, feeding, and speech.”
  • How I can help: My therapy provides the specialized assessment and treatment to uncover and resolve the functional issues that can be caused by a suspected tethered oral tissue. I can help you navigate a suspected tongue/lip/cheek tie with a team of other providers, ensuring your child can eat, speak, and thrive without a silent barrier holding them back.

Nobody Ever Told Me (or My Mother) That! by Diane Bahr

  • Takeaway: “Good feeding techniques and appropriate mouth activities are essential for your child’s overall health, well-being, and ultimately, proper speech development”
  • How I can help: By providing proactive support, my work helps guide the optimal facial and oral growth that is essential for a lifetime of healthy eating, breathing, and communication.

Breathe by James Nestor

  • Takeaway: “Breathing is a power switch to your child’s nervous system, and chronic mouth breathing is actively harming their body.”
  • How I can help: My services are crucial for helping a child’s breathing habits become a source of health, not stress. Through my services, we can guide their body to use their nose for its intended purpose, which calms the nervous system, improves sleep, and optimizes oxygen absorption—all vital for optimal brain functioning and overall well-being.

The Dental Diet by Dr. Steven Lin

  • Takeaway: “Many of the breathing and sleep deficits you see in your child are a direct result of their jaw not developing properly due to a soft, modern diet.”
  • How I can help: My therapy addresses the root cause of these issues by providing a treatment plan that includes strengthening the muscles of the face and jaw. I can help guide your child away from a diet that creates problems and toward a lifestyle that promotes optimal development.

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