Signs of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Kids
Instead of asking "how does your child sleep?" Try asking these questions that will help you determine if a child has signs of sleep...
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Shaina Rafkin
- Apr 10
4 Reasons Why Tongue Posture Matters!
Here are 4 Reasons Why Tongue Posture Matters! ➡️As humans, we are born to nasal breathe with our tongue lightly suctioned to the roof of...
Shaina Rafkin
- Apr 5
Do the Best You Can!
'Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.' -Maya Angelou This is something I'm constantly telling...
Shaina Rafkin
- Apr 5
When you should you introduce solid food to your baby?
We often think of eating as something we just figure out, but learning how to manage food safely requires complex motor skills involving...
Shaina Rafkin
- Apr 5
How to Raise an Adventurous Eater
So this happened the other day... I had the green beans out on the table, and she just picked them up and started exploring them. And...
Shaina Rafkin
- Apr 5
Find A Team of Likeminded Providers!
I love collaborating with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to helping families find answers and who continue learning in order...
Shaina Rafkin
- Apr 5
Breastfeeding Should Never Be Painful!
This is something I wish I knew when I fed my babies. It's something I wish that all mothers were told. I've heard many times from moms...
Shaina Rafkin
- Apr 5
Feeding and Body Work
Did you know that feeding is a full body activity? I'm talking at any age, but especially for infants. A baby's body needs to feel good...
Shaina Rafkin
- Apr 5
It's Time We Start Looking for the Root Cause!
I think it's time we start looking for the root cause instead of just treating the symptoms! In graduate school we were taught to focus...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
A tongue tie release is just one piece of the pie!
A tongue tie release fixes the anatomy. It does NOT directly fix functional problems, such as trouble feeding, speaking, breathing, or...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
What You Need to Know About Tongue Ties: Part 3
What should you expect to see after a tongue tie release? Many people think that after the frenectomy procedure when the frenulum is cut,...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
What You Need to Know About Tongue Ties: Part Two.
How does a provider "check" for a tongue tie? There are 3 factors we need to consider when diagnosing a tongue tie. #1 Structure- The way...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
What You Need to Know About Tongue Ties: Part One.
So does it really matter which provider I go to? Yes, yes it does. You see most medical and dental schools teach very little about the...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
4 Ways to Practice Nasal Breathing with Your Kids!
👃Have a tissue blowing contest (the rule is you can only breathe through your nose!) 👃Use nasal spray and then talk about if it feels...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
Kids Don't Grow Out of Airway Issues... They Grow INTO Them.
Have you ever been told that your child will grow out of their snoring or large tonsils? How about being told that it's okay for your...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
3 Things to Consider When Diagnosing a Tongue Tie!
#1 Structure- The way it LOOKS. Where does it attach? How thick is it? How short is it? #2 Mobility- The way it MOVES: How tight is it?...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
When is the best time to release a tongue tie?
Releasing a tongue tie is not something we typically need to rush into. Patients get much better results when we take the time to look at...
Shaina Rafkin
- Feb 7
Babies are not lazy!
I repeat, babies are not lazy! If your baby isn't eating well it's because they CANT, not because they won't. Babies aren't stubborn or...
Shaina Rafkin
- Dec 13, 2022
Taking a Holistic and Team Approach to Treat the Root Cause!
Our Healthcare system is great for treating individual acute issues, but when it comes to fidning the root cause or preventative care...
Shaina Rafkin
- Dec 8, 2022
When it comes to feeding, oral motor and sensory skills go hand in hand!
What are oral motor skills? Using the tongue, lips, cheeks, and jaw to manipulate food and drink efficiently and manage it safely. What...
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