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Why Regulation Comes Before Cooperation

👟 You’ve asked five times. Shoes still aren’t on.                                What now? If you’ve ever been in that moment frustrated, rushing out the door, wondering if your child is ignoring you...pause. What looks like defiance often isn’t defiance at all....

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When “Bad Behavior” Is Really a Sleep and Airway Issue

Ever notice how your child just can’t sit still? No matter what you say, it feels like they just won’t listen. Here’s something that may surprise you: it might not be defiance at all. It could be your child’s body sending signals that something deeper is happening...

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Centering Community Voice in Early Childhood Systems

Featuring Ashonti Jackson of Birth to Five Illinois ✨ “When communities lead, real change follows.”          Ashonti Jackson Last week on the Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with someone who’s not just doing the work but changing the...

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Back-to-School: Why Chewing and Routines Matter for Behavior and Sleep

The Hidden Back-to-School Struggle Back-to-school season feels like a fresh start, doesn’t it? The backpacks are zipped. The lunchboxes are packed. The house is a little quieter. For a moment, it feels like you can finally breathe. But if you’re like many parents I...