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Podcast: The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast
Episode: Back-to-School Shifts That Help Kids Thrive
Description: 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 to school: structure, sleep, breathing, and even chewing. Yes, chewing! Discover why this overlooked habit is a powerful developmental tool that impacts focus, behavior, sleep, and emotional regulation. You’ll hear a powerful story of a 6-year-old whose focus, speech, and sleep improved dramatically just from introducing more chewing and tongue exercises into her routine. We’ll also cover four practical shift...