Holistic Health for Happy Kids
Welcome to Holistic Health for Happy Kids, the podcast for parents dedicated to raising resilient, healthy children naturally. Join us as we explore practical, holistic approaches to common childhood health concerns—from strengthening immunity and easing fussy eating to managing allergies, skin issues, and more. Each episode dives into naturopathic insights, nutrition tips, and effective lifestyle changes designed to support kids’ well-being from the inside out. Empower yourself with expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable steps to nurture happier, healthier kids.
Holistic Health for Happy Kids
Episode 28: Looking Beyond Speech: The Hidden Clues Inside Your Child's Mouth
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In this episode, we explore:
- Rita’s personal experience with her children’s oral health and how that shaped her career
- Choose your ‘hard’ now to prevent the ‘harder’ later
- Signs your child might need to see a speech pathologist or orofacial myologist
- How to know if a tongue tie actually needs releasing
- The link between tongue posture, chewing, and fussy eating
- Baby-led weaning and how it affects jaw and tongue strength
- Airway health and its connection to attention and behaviour
- The difference between speech and language, and when to seek help
- Key takeaways from Rita
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