Why it matters: Breathing through the nose helps kids sleep better, focus easier, and supports healthy growth of the face and jaws.

How to do it:‍

• Sit tall, gently close your lips
• Slowly breathe in and out through your nose
• Feel the belly rise and fall with each breath
• Try 1–2 minutes, a few times a day

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Why it matters: Resting the tongue gently against the roof of the mouth supports clear speech, proper swallowing, and helps shape the growing jaw.

How to do it:‍

• Sit tall, gently close your lips
• Lightly touch the tip of the tongue to the spot just behind the top front teeth
• Gently press upward—hold for a few seconds, then relax
• Repeat 5–10 times.

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Why it matters: Moving the tongue side-to-side helps build strength and coordination—helpful for clear speech and proper swallowing patterns.

How to do it:‍

• Stick the tongue out and wiggle it left, then right
• Hold for 2–3 seconds each side
• Repeat 5–10 times.

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Why it matters: Puffing both cheeks with air strengthens the lips, cheeks, tongue, and soft palate—supporting better swallowing and facial tone.

How to do it:‍

• Close lips and puff out both cheeks with air
• Hold for 5 seconds, then release
• Repeat 5–10 times

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Why it matters: Stretching and wiggling the face lets kids explore their muscles playfully—while strengthening cheek and lip tone for better speech and posture.

How to do it:‍

• Puff cheeks, squint eyes, wrinkle the nose
• Hold it for a few seconds, then relax
• Repeat 5–10 times

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Why it matters: Playful, exaggerated expressions help build awareness and control of facial muscles, making daily habits like mouth closure feel easier.Stretching and wiggling the face lets kids explore their muscles playfully—while strengthening cheek and lip tone for better speech and posture.

How to do it:‍

• Pretend you’re Granny or Grandpa waking up
• Open eyes wide, mouth open (no yelling!), then gently close
• Repeat 5–10 times

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Why it matters: Gently sealing the lips around the appliance trains mouth posture, supports nasal breathing, and helps your child get comfy with their new Toothpillow guide.

How to do it:‍

• When the appliance is in place, relax the jaw and gently close lips around it—no squeezing
• Hold for 10–15 seconds
• Practice several times a day

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Why it matters: Myofunctional exercises can sometimes feel repetitive. We're sharing 5 ways to make myo more fun instead of just a task on the to-do list.

5 ways to make Myo fun:

1. Turn reps into a game
2. Variation: Add a fun twist
3. Compete: Make it a friendly game
4. Reward: Motivate with small wins
5. Encourage: Keep it positive

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