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It’s time to start taking a closer look at our palates, and here’s why ⬇️Did you know the width of your child’s palate p...
03/31/2026

It’s time to start taking a closer look at our palates, and here’s why ⬇️

Did you know the width of your child’s palate plays a HUGE role in breathing, sleep, speech, and overall development? 👃🦷

A properly developed palate creates enough space for the tongue to rest comfortably at the roof of the mouth, supports nasal breathing, and allows room for teeth to grow in without crowding.

When the palate is too narrow, it can contribute to:
• Mouth breathing
• Crowded or crooked teeth
• Snoring or restless sleep
• Low tongue posture
• Speech sound challenges
• Feeding difficulties in some children

Palatal growth happens early, and the first signs of a narrow palate can show up long before braces are considered. That’s why early screening matters — we’re not just looking at teeth, we’re looking at function, airway, and long-term health.

If you’ve noticed mouth breathing, snoring, or crowded teeth, it may be worth taking a closer look at your child’s palate development.

✨ Early awareness leads to better outcomes.

📍Serving families in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and surrounding areas
📩 Message me to learn more about airway-focused treatment!

BIG NEWS! 🎉I’m officially a Certified Myo Munchee Practitioner!This means I can now provide guided therapy using a speci...
03/26/2026

BIG NEWS! 🎉
I’m officially a Certified Myo Munchee Practitioner!

This means I can now provide guided therapy using a specialized oral tool designed to help strengthen oral muscles, support nasal breathing, and promote healthy jaw and airway development.

When used correctly and under professional supervision, Myo Munchee therapy can support:

• Mouth breathing
• Open mouth posture
• Thumb/pacifier habits
• Weak chewing skills
• Drooling
• Sleep and airway concerns

If you’ve noticed any of these signs in your child, this could be a powerful addition to their therapy plan!

📩 Message me to learn more about whether your child may benefit.

BIG NEWS! 🎉I’m officially a Certified Myo Munchee Practitioner!This means I can now provide guided therapy using a speci...
03/26/2026

BIG NEWS! 🎉
I’m officially a Certified Myo Munchee Practitioner!

This means I can now provide guided therapy using a specialized oral tool designed to help strengthen oral muscles, support nasal breathing, and promote healthy jaw and airway development✨

When used correctly and under professional supervision, Myo Munchee therapy can support:

• Mouth breathing
• Open mouth posture
• Thumb/pacifier habits
• Weak chewing skills
• Drooling
• Sleep and airway concerns

If you’ve noticed any of these signs in your child, this could be a powerful addition to their development☺️🩵

📩 Message me to learn more about whether your child may benefit.

We’re chasing rainbows today… but really we’re building FUNCTION 🌈☘️This simple Lucky Charms game is actually targeting ...
03/17/2026

We’re chasing rainbows today… but really we’re building FUNCTION 🌈☘️

This simple Lucky Charms game is actually targeting some of the most important foundations for:
speech, feeding, and airway health 👇

✔️ Tongue resting on the palate
✔️ Controlled swallow
✔️ Lip closure
✔️ Nasal breathing

And your child?
They just think they’re hunting for gold 😆

🌈 Try this today and let me know how it went!

Sometimes kids are in speech therapy for quite a while with minimal progress, and the reason for plateau is not repetiti...
03/13/2026

Sometimes kids are in speech therapy for quite a while with minimal progress, and the reason for plateau is not repetition. When a child is having an extra hard time generalizing a sound, it’s more than likely a structural barrier inside of the mouth causing it!

Structural barriers often lead to master compensators — meaning most kids learn how to compensate really well for their deficits. One thing kids can’t mask though, is their speech.

If you notice your child has been in therapy for a long amount of time and you still not seeing dramatic differences, it’s time to look at structure and function rather than drilling and killing their confidence.

Think myofunctional therapy could be the right fit for you or your child? Complete our intake form in our bio or DM us “🙌” and you’ll hear from us!

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It’s true, I wouldn’t have a job😂 Just because the lips are closed does NOT mean the tongue is where it should be. 👅 Pro...
03/11/2026

It’s true, I wouldn’t have a job😂

Just because the lips are closed does NOT mean the tongue is where it should be. 👅

Proper oral rest posture includes lips together, teeth slightly apart, and the tongue resting on the palate. And yea, it’s absolutely possibly to have the lips closed and the tongue still on the ground.

When the tongue sits low, it can impact any or many of the following: breathing, swallowing, speech, and jaw development.

This is why proper assessment matters. We look at the entire functional* pattern, not just one visible sign.

Have concerns? Give us a call and let’s chat 📞 info on last slide ➡️

03/04/2026

“The typical adult engages as little as 10 percent of the range of the diaphragm when breathing, which overburdens the heart, elevates blood pressure, and causes circulatory problems. Extending those breaths to 50-70% of the diaphragm’s capacity will ease cardiovascular stress and allow the body to work more efficiently.” - BREATH , by James Nestor

Teaching kids “how to breathe” sounds silly to some, buts it’s actually a pillar to what we do in speech and myofunctional therapies. It helps posture, breath support for speech production, sleep, athletic performance and more.

After warming up with belly breathing, I usually notice a huge shift in energy. With some deep belly breaths through the nose, our body finally gets a chance to calm down and recalibrate. This is especially important for those afternoon clients who come straight from school or sports and need a second to calm the CNS.

Breathing with our diaphragm is often overlooked but is so important when it comes to whole body health, speed and strength of blood circulation, athletic performance, and stabilizing the spine/posture.

You don’t need more effort. You need better airflow. 🌬️

Not every child with a myofunctional disorder looks the same. One child may snore and breathe through their mouth.Anothe...
03/03/2026

Not every child with a myofunctional disorder looks the same.

One child may snore and breathe through their mouth.
Another may seem “wired” all day but struggle with sleep.
Another may have speech sounds that just won’t stick.
Another may be a messy eater or always sound congested.

At first glance, these don’t seem related.

But many times, they share the same underlying pattern:
how the tongue rests, how the child breathes, and how the muscles of the face and mouth are working together.

When those patterns aren’t ideal, the body adapts. And those adaptations can show up in different ways — speech, sleep, facial growth, focus, feeding, etc.

The good news 🗞️
When we support the whole system instead of just the symptom, things often start to make a lot more sense.

If you’ve ever felt like your child’s symptoms seem random or disconnected… they might not be.

Whole body = whole system.

At To The Top Myo & Speech, each child has their own, individualized treatment plan to assure their system is getting the fine tuning it needs. No one fits all approach.

Want to know more? Give us a call or a text at 757-276-1355 or email us at info@tothetopspeech.com

You officially can’t “unsee” it once you’re trained in airway and function 😅What used to look like:“just a lisp”“just bi...
02/24/2026

You officially can’t “unsee” it once you’re trained in airway and function 😅

What used to look like:
“just a lisp”
“just big tonsils”
“just busy behavior”
“just snoring”

…starts to look like compensation, fatigue, mouth breathing, poor tongue posture, and disrupted sleep.

Being an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist means you stop looking at symptoms in isolation — and start asking WHY!

Treating families of VA and NC🩵 Schedule your 15-min Clarity Call today✨

(757)276-1355
info@tothetopspeech.com

“Spread a little looove” 🎶✨WE’RE IN THE FINAL ROUND! 🙌⭐️We are beyond grateful (and honestly so excited) to share that T...
02/20/2026

“Spread a little looove” 🎶✨

WE’RE IN THE FINAL ROUND! 🙌⭐️
We are beyond grateful (and honestly so excited) to share that To The Top Myo & Speech has been named a finalist for Best Pediatric Practice in the Coastal Virginia Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2026!

This recognition means the world to us because it comes straight from our community — the families, kids, and supporters who trust us every single day. We’ve worked incredibly hard to get here, and being in the final round is already such an honor.

If you believe in what we do and want to help us go to the top, we’d love your vote! 💛🏔️

Please vote for To The Top Myo & Speech for Best Pediatric Practice — link in bio 🔗✨

Thank you for spreading the love and supporting our amazing team and kiddos! 💫

https://bestof.coastalvirginiamag.com/health-and-beauty/best-pediatric-practice





FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION. 👄🦷🫁Your child’s face is growing in response to how their muscles work every single day.Tongue low...
02/18/2026

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION. 👄🦷🫁

Your child’s face is growing in response to how their muscles work every single day.

Tongue low?
Mouth breathing?
…The jaws and muscles of the face adapt.

Muscles apply light, constant pressure to growing bone. That pressure shapes development.

Healthy nasal breathing + proper tongue posture + lips closed at rest = growth support✔️

Chesapeake + Virginia Beach mamas — if something feels “off,” trust that instinct 🤍

Need some clarity on what to do? Take advantage’s the free 15-minute ✨ Clarity Call ✨ through our website link in our bio 🔗

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Chesapeake, VA
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