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Why Do Children Suck Their Thumb?

Jessica Hutter 2/2/26 Jessica Hutter 2/2/26

Why Do Children Suck Their Thumb?

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Dark Circles, ADHD-Like Symptoms, and Mouth Breathing: The Overlooked Link

Jessica Hutter 1/26/26 Jessica Hutter 1/26/26

Dark Circles, ADHD-Like Symptoms, and Mouth Breathing: The Overlooked Link

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Feeding Red Flags in the First Year Parents Are Often Told to Ignore

Jessica Hutter 1/19/26 Jessica Hutter 1/19/26

Feeding Red Flags in the First Year Parents Are Often Told to Ignore

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Tongue Resting Posture: Why “Where the Tongue Lives” Shapes the Face and Airway

Jessica Hutter 1/11/26 Jessica Hutter 1/11/26

Tongue Resting Posture: Why “Where the Tongue Lives” Shapes the Face and Airway

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Gagging vs. Choking: What’s Normal and What Needs Support

Jessica Hutter 1/6/26 Jessica Hutter 1/6/26

Gagging vs. Choking: What’s Normal and What Needs Support

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Puberty and Your Teen: Why This Is a Key Time for Myofunctional Therapy

Jessica Hutter 12/17/25 Jessica Hutter 12/17/25

Puberty and Your Teen: Why This Is a Key Time for Myofunctional Therapy

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What Do I Do When My Baby Isn't Doing Well With Solid Foods?

Jessica Hutter 12/8/25 Jessica Hutter 12/8/25

What Do I Do When My Baby Isn't Doing Well With Solid Foods?

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How Feeding Therapy Helps Picky Eaters, Gagging, and Texture Sensitivities

Jessica Hutter 12/4/25 Jessica Hutter 12/4/25

How Feeding Therapy Helps Picky Eaters, Gagging, and Texture Sensitivities

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Help! I'm Going Back to Work… and My Baby Won't Take a Bottle

Jessica Hutter 11/25/25 Jessica Hutter 11/25/25

Help! I'm Going Back to Work… and My Baby Won't Take a Bottle

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Sleep Apnea and Bedwetting in Children: The Connection Parents Need to Know

Jessica Hutter 11/18/25 Jessica Hutter 11/18/25

Sleep Apnea and Bedwetting in Children: The Connection Parents Need to Know

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It's Not Just Snoring: Understanding the OMD That Disrupts Sleep for Millions

Jessica Hutter 11/11/25 Jessica Hutter 11/11/25

It's Not Just Snoring: Understanding the OMD That Disrupts Sleep for Millions

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Expert Guide to Bottle Feeding: How to Feed Your Baby Safely and Confidently

Jessica Hutter 11/4/25 Jessica Hutter 11/4/25

Expert Guide to Bottle Feeding: How to Feed Your Baby Safely and Confidently

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Low-Level Laser Therapy for TMJ Pain: Does It Really Work?

Jessica Hutter 10/15/25 Jessica Hutter 10/15/25

Low-Level Laser Therapy for TMJ Pain: Does It Really Work?

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Why Kids Keep Their Mouth Open (and What It Means for Their Health)

Jessica Hutter 9/29/25 Jessica Hutter 9/29/25

Why Kids Keep Their Mouth Open (and What It Means for Their Health)

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How Tongue Tie Can Affect Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding, and Solids

Jessica Hutter 9/23/25 Jessica Hutter 9/23/25

How Tongue Tie Can Affect Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding, and Solids

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How Low-Level Laser Light Therapy (LLLT) Helps Healing Before and After Tongue-Tie Release

Jessica Hutter 9/15/25 Jessica Hutter 9/15/25

How Low-Level Laser Light Therapy (LLLT) Helps Healing Before and After Tongue-Tie Release

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Is Myofunctional Therapy Needed Before Getting Braces?

Jessica Hutter 9/9/25 Jessica Hutter 9/9/25

Is Myofunctional Therapy Needed Before Getting Braces?

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How Do I Know When My Baby Is Ready for Solid Foods?

Jessica Hutter 9/1/25 Jessica Hutter 9/1/25

How Do I Know When My Baby Is Ready for Solid Foods?

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7 Signs You May Need Myofunctional Therapy

Jessica Hutter 8/25/25 Jessica Hutter 8/25/25

7 Signs You May Need Myofunctional Therapy

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How Myofunctional Therapy Helps Adults with TMJ, Sleep, and More

Jessica Hutter 8/19/25 Jessica Hutter 8/19/25

How Myofunctional Therapy Helps Adults with TMJ, Sleep, and More

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