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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 15, 20244 min read
EPISODE 81 OF AIRWAY FIRST: PART 3 - SLEEP LAB / SLEEP STUDY FOR KIDS SERIES
In part three of our sleep lap/sleep studies for kids series, Jordan Rusk gives us a final overview of how to prepare our children.
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![THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION IN YOUR CHILD'S AIRWAY, SLEEP, AND MENTAL HEALTH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_9b616359682945429f920cddcd5de1c8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_9b616359682945429f920cddcd5de1c8~mv2.webp)
CAFF Team
Oct 12, 20246 min read
THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION IN YOUR CHILD'S AIRWAY, SLEEP, AND MENTAL HEALTH
Nutrition is one of the cornerstones of optimal health, providing the essential nutrients that our bodies need to function properly.
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![UNDERSTANDING GLUCOCORTICOIDS AND THEIR ROLE IN FETAL DEVELOPMENT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_dd509438c5724587a411b1bf11a80ab2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_dd509438c5724587a411b1bf11a80ab2~mv2.webp)
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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![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
Sep 3, 20241 min read
EPISODE 78 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode, we hear the airway health journey of parent Jenny Gay and her three sons.
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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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![EPISODE 76 OF AIRWAY FIRST](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97aebe_607315f2ea8f416b81f136f952608ec8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/97aebe_607315f2ea8f416b81f136f952608ec8~mv2.webp)
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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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_306,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
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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.
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CAFF Team
Jun 28, 20245 min read
EPISODE 73 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode we talk sleep health, social media impacts, and narcolepsy in children with Nurse Practitioner, Maggie Lavender.
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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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CAFF Team
Jun 4, 20245 min read
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.
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CAFF Team
May 22, 20244 min read
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.
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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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