I help parents and caregivers of children with special needs sort through all the conflicting information out there, making it easier to free up time to create fun family focused oral health habits with simple tips, tricks and bright ideas to reduce cavities and design a healthy mouth routine that has your kids begging you to brush let them brush their teeth. Understanding how oral health is connected to overall health will help reduce disease, save time, money and heartache.
Birth to five is the most important stage of a child’s life—yet it’s often overlooked in healthcare and education. In this episode of the Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, I sit down with Ashonti Jacks…
September feels like a second New Year new routines, new beginnings, and often, new stress. In this episode, we go beyond backpacks and lunchboxes to explore what kids really need as they head back t…
Today’s episode is a very personal one—a tribute to my dad on his birthday and a wake-up call for every parent navigating today’s system. My dad’s story is powerful, heartbreaking, and filled with le…
Have you ever noticed little signs that something might be off with your child—snoring, grinding, meltdowns, bedwetting, food struggles, or emotional overwhelm—and wondered, what do I do next? In thi…
After last week’s episode, I heard from so many of you with the same question: “Okay… but what can I actually do at home?” In this episode, I’m diving deep into the practical, everyday steps you can …
Have you ever felt like your child has been labeled without anyone truly understanding what’s going on underneath the surface? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what happens when schoo…
In today’s episode, I’m diving into something that can change the game for your child's health—and yours too—the OWNER Code. This simple yet powerful five-part framework can help prevent unnecessary …
Have you ever been told to “wait and see” or that you were just overthinking something about your child? In this deeply personal episode, I share why those gut feelings we have as moms are often spot…
Think your child’s mouth is just for brushing and eating? Think again! In this eye-opening episode, we uncover how your child’s mouth is secretly linked to their sleep, behavior, mood, and even learn…
Think your child’s behavior is the problem? Think again. In this episode, we unpack what’s really going on under the surface—and why your child’s meltdowns, hyperactivity, or big emotions might be si…
Is your child lazy… or just exhausted?
In this episode, we bust open the myths around “lazy” or “hyperactive” kids and shine a light on what’s really going on: nervous system stress, poor sleep, and …
In this heartfelt episode, we open up about the challenges many parents face when raising a highly sensitive child. We’ve all been there: the meltdowns over itchy tags, the wrong spoon, or overwhelmi…
In this episode, I dove deep into one of the most important conversations I think we’ve had yet: the silent link between airway health, behavior, and attention struggles in children. We explored the …
In this episode of The Healthy Mouth Movement, we get real about something many parents sense but can’t quite name: when a child’s behavior is actually a reflection of their biology. We talk about ho…
In this episode, I shared a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation about something so many of us moms instinctively feel... What if our kids' struggles aren’t “just a phase”?
We started with a …
In this episode, we shift from awareness to action as part of Mouth Breathing Awareness Month. Up to now, we’ve talked a lot about the “what” — mouth breathing, shrinking faces, chaotic brains — but …
Hey friends! In this episode, we dove deep into a topic that’s as eye-opening as it is jaw-dropping (pun totally intended 😄): why our kids’ faces are literally shrinking — and what it has to do with …
In this episode, we took a deep breath—literally—and talked about something we all tend to overlook: mouth breathing in kids. It's not just a quirky habit or something they'll "outgrow." It’s often t…
In this episode, we kick off May as Mouth Breathing Awareness Month by shedding light on a topic that’s often misunderstood or dismissed—mouth breathing. I share both personal stories and professiona…
In this episode, we dive deep into the true foundation of health — and guess what? It starts with your mouth, not your gut! I shared why simple, powerful shifts like hydrating properly and breathing …