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CAFF Team
Jan 73 min read
AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST: EPISODE 83 WITH OUR GUEST, CLAIRE DUQUE
In today's episode, we chat with Claire Duque, myofunctional therapist and airway mom.
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![SHRINKING AIRWAYS: ORIGIN STORY AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KIDS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_2eb22166cc68457aa7c867cdad516be9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_2eb22166cc68457aa7c867cdad516be9~mv2.webp)
Christi Boujikian
Nov 29, 20247 min read
SHRINKING AIRWAYS: ORIGIN STORY AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KIDS
Growing evidence suggests that modern humans' jaws and airways are shrinking.
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CAFF Team
Nov 19, 20246 min read
EPISODE 82 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In today's episode, we discuss feeding issues and baby oral development with our guest, Mallory Roberts.
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CAFF Team
Sep 30, 20242 min read
UNDERSTANDING GLUCOCORTICOIDS AND THEIR ROLE IN FETAL DEVELOPMENT
Glucocorticoids play a vital role in fetal development during pregnancy, particularly in the latter stages. They influence the development a
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![THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING: NURTURING HEALTH FOR MOTHER AND BABY](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_203e3cf58a54446d8b936f91a4f7535d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_203e3cf58a54446d8b936f91a4f7535d~mv2.webp)
CAFF Team
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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;
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![EPISODE 79 OF AIRWAY FIRST: PART 1 - SLEEP LAB / SLEEP STUDY FOR KIDS SERIES](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_88207d2fd11d4a8b8a53ae2838bf1ffd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_88207d2fd11d4a8b8a53ae2838bf1ffd~mv2.webp)
CAFF Team
Sep 17, 20242 min read
EPISODE 79 OF AIRWAY FIRST: PART 1 - SLEEP LAB / SLEEP STUDY FOR KIDS SERIES
Today, we kick off our three-part series on sleep, sleep testing, and treatments for sleep disorders with our guest, Jatin Tekchandani.
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![A MOTHER'S JOURNEY WITH SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING: MYSTERY TO PASSION](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_f61c67e43a904611b8c325f694c655f2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_f61c67e43a904611b8c325f694c655f2~mv2.webp)
CAFF Parent - Airway Journey
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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.
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CAFF Team
Aug 23, 20242 min read
EPISODE 77 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode, we chat about feeding therapy, baby biohacking, and proper airway management with Dr. Marielly Mitchell.
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![THE BENEFITS OF CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) IN CHILDREN'S HEALTH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_3da213706aad442dac84003f1ee480de~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_3da213706aad442dac84003f1ee480de~mv2.webp)
Christi Boujikian
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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?
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CAFF Team
Jul 31, 20243 min read
EPISODE 76 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In part two of our series, Dr. Hilary Pada shares her journey as both a parent and provider through children's airway and sleep issues.
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![EPISODE 75 OF AIRWAY FIRST](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_6c08e78ad26746cda0df1f807cb1dafc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_6c08e78ad26746cda0df1f807cb1dafc~mv2.webp)
CAFF Team
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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.
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![OPTIMIZING ORAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THRIVING KIDS: ORAL MOTOR MILESTONES](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_75155323f5c74463a8e552ec50cdfcd3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_75155323f5c74463a8e552ec50cdfcd3~mv2.webp)
CAFF Team
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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.
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![THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS: IT'S MORE THAN JUST THE MILK](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_b6e3c6121c7b406bbd733db04bd58521~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_b6e3c6121c7b406bbd733db04bd58521~mv2.webp)
Christi Boujikian
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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.
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CAFF Team
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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.
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![THE IMPACTS OF MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH ON YOUR BABY'S DEVELOPMENT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_3e388ecb37eb49a397d15690a5b34e95~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_3e388ecb37eb49a397d15690a5b34e95~mv2.webp)
Christi Boujikian
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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.
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CAFF Team
May 15, 20244 min read
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.
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CAFF Team
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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.
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CAFF Team
Apr 2, 20244 min read
EPISODE 64 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode we sleep and airway with the one and only, Sharon Moore, author of Sleepwrecked Kids.
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CAFF Team
Mar 28, 20244 min read
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.
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CAFF Team
Mar 27, 20244 min read
EPISODE 60 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
Join us as we discuss Down Syndrome and airway with our panel Amanda Gurrola, Dr. Vanessa Peterson, and Jackie Becerra-Lising.
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