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WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN?

CAFF Team

Nov 25, 20212 min read

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN?

Sleep apnea in children can lead to ADHD, a lower IQ, and other health issues if left untreated.

CAFF Team

Nov 22, 20211 min read

SLEEP APNEA IN KIDS

Sleep apnea in children can have a devastating impact on a child's health and cognitive abilities.

CAFF Team

Nov 16, 20213 min read

MOUTH BREATHING CREATES UNHEALTHY KIDS

A child that is continually breathing through the mouth all the time, even when sleeping, can lead to health problems.

WORKING TOGETHER: SLEEP EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

CAFF Team

Nov 12, 20212 min read

WORKING TOGETHER: SLEEP EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

Children's Airway First Foundation is working with the Sleep Education Consortium to tackle the challenge of sleep apnea in kids.

WORKING TOGETHER: FOUNDATION FOR AIRWAY HEALTH

CAFF Team

Nov 7, 20212 min read

WORKING TOGETHER: FOUNDATION FOR AIRWAY HEALTH

Children's Airway First Foundation is working with the Foundation for Airway Health to support airway awareness and proper breathing.

ORIGINS OF MALOCCLUSION AND AIRWAY DISORDERS

CAFF Team

Oct 29, 20212 min read

ORIGINS OF MALOCCLUSION AND AIRWAY DISORDERS

Airway disorders are a modern issue and not something seen in the archeological findings of our ancestors.

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: JAWS - THE STORY OF A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC

CAFF Team

Oct 24, 20212 min read

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: JAWS - THE STORY OF A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC

There's a silent epidemic in western civilization, and it is right under our noses.

AIRWAY HEALTH FOR CHILDREN RESOURCE ROUND-UP

CAFF Team

Oct 22, 20211 min read

AIRWAY HEALTH FOR CHILDREN RESOURCE ROUND-UP

There is tons of amazing information available, but taking time to find it all can be a daunting task. To help parents along their...

CAFF Team

Oct 21, 20213 min read

3 REASONS TO BREASTFEED

While there are numerous reasons to breastfeed your baby if possible, here are three we feel are incredibly important.

PARENT EVALUATION: ORAL-FACIAL HEALTH IN YOUR CHILD

CAFF Team

Oct 20, 20212 min read

PARENT EVALUATION: ORAL-FACIAL HEALTH IN YOUR CHILD

Here is a quick checklist you can use to evaluate your child to see if they might be at risk of a possible airway disorder.

CAFF Team

Oct 10, 20212 min read

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: SLEEP WRECKED KIDS

Sleep disorders related to the upper airway are a common reason for kids to experience sleep problems.

CAFF Team

Oct 5, 20214 min read

3 REASONS TO BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE

Breathing through your nose is critical to your brain development and long-term health.

CAFF Team

Oct 2, 20211 min read

SELF-CARE FOR YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Take time to show love to your respiratory system today...your body will thank you tomorrow.

CAFF Team

Sep 12, 20212 min read

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: BREATH

We are spotlighting the book "Breath" by James Nestor in this book spotlight blog post.

CAFF Team

Sep 8, 202111 min read

SAVVY'S STORY

Brad and Candy Sparks started the Children's Airway First Foundation so other children would not end up like their daughter, Savvy.

CAFF Team

Sep 2, 20211 min read

CHILDHOOD AIRWAY DISORDER AWARENESS

As a non-profit, we rely on donations to help support our mission of education and prevention of pediatric airway disorders.

THE IMPACT OF BAD POSTURE ON YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH

CAFF Team

Aug 30, 20213 min read

THE IMPACT OF BAD POSTURE ON YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH

Developing good posture as your child grows has long-term benefits that will pay off throughout their lifetime.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS

CAFF Team

Jul 14, 20212 min read

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS

OMDs interfere with how the developing facial and mouth muscles are used for eating, talking, and breathing.

CAFF Team

Jul 8, 20212 min read

THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING TONGUE-TIED

It is estimated that 4-10% of the population shows the prevalence of being tongue-tied. Do you know what to look for in your child?

CAFF Team

Jun 30, 20212 min read

SYMPTOMS OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Obstructive Sleep Apnea causes moments of blocked airways when sleeping. It often starts in childhood and can be prevented.