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Offering Myofunctional Therapy services to improve nasal breathing and proper tongue posture

03/19/2026

Things like snoring, restless sleep,
mouth breathing or dark circles under the eyes are often dismissed as normal childhood habits.

These things seem harmless but may have bigger health implications. They are clues to how a child is breathing during sleep—and that can affect quality of sleep, jaw development and overall growth.

Do you notice mouth breathing at rest?
-Nasal Breathing may be difficult
-Tongue rests low in the mouth
-Body compensating for airflow

Over time this can affect jaw growth and oral posture.

Do you notice unusual sleep positions? Maybe your child is sleeping with:
-head tilted back
-neck extended
-on their stomach with their bottom up in the air

These positions are how the body tries to open the airway naturally.

Luckily, children are adaptable when we support healthy breathing and oral habits while they are growing!

Contact us to learn how Myofunctional Therapy with could help your child!

02/15/2026

Mouth Breathing Isn’t Just a Habit — It’s a Nervous System Issue

When you breathe through your mouth, your body reads it as a stress signal.

Mouth breathing activates the sympathetic nervous system — also known as fight or flight. This keeps the body in a constant state of alert instead of calm and repair.

Over time, this can contribute to fatigue, anxiety, inflammation, poor posture, and slower healing.

🌿 Nasal breathing = safety to the nervous system

Breathing through your nose activates the parasympathetic system (rest & digest). It allows:
✔️ Deeper oxygen delivery
✔️ Relaxed muscles
✔️ Better sleep quality
✔️ Improved focus & energy
✔️ Faster recovery

✨ Correcting mouth breathing can be life changing.

By retraining proper breathing patterns and supporting airway health, many people notice:
• Less stress & anxiety
• Better sleep
• Improved posture
• Reduced tension headaches
• More balanced energy

Your breath controls your nervous system — and your nervous system controls your health.

Breathe slow. Breathe deep. Breathe through your nose. 👃💙 www.heartlandmyo.com

02/01/2026

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01/26/2026

Have you ever paid attention to how your child breathes?

If you haven’t, make it a priority this week!

Pay attention to whether they breathe through their nose or their mouth while:
✅ Playing
✅ Resting or watching TV
✅ Eating
✅ Sleeping

How your child breathes affects everything. From how they sleep to their attention span, physical development, and behavior.

You want to make sure you child is breathing through their nose and NOT their mouth.

If you’re already aware that your child is mouth breathing and want to figure out how to support healthier nasal breathing at home, contact us at Heartland Myo!

www.heartlandmyo.com

11/06/2025

Did you know that breathing through your mouth can have serious negative effects on your health?
•Increased risk of tooth decay
•poor posture and improper facial growth
•restless sleep
•swollen tonsils and adenoids
•decreased oxygen intake
•crowded teeth
If you notice your child breathing through their mouth, reach out to us today. We’re here to help! www.heartlandmyo.com

10/21/2025

If your child has trouble focusing or seems easily distracted, it might not be what you think.

Research shows that children who breathe through their mouth instead of their nose often experience restless sleep and lower oxygen levels.

When the brain doesn’t rest deeply at night, it has to work harder during the day to stay alert. The result can look a lot like inattention or hyperactivity.

Before assuming your child has a behavior or focus problem, it’s worth looking at how they breathe and sleep. Sometimes the solution isn’t about discipline or medication.

If your child mouth breathes, myofunctional therapy helps to address this. Reach out to see how we can help your child sleep better! www.heartlandmyo.com

10/13/2025

If your child has had their tonsils or adenoids removed, you’ve probably been told the problem is solved. Breathing should get easier, sleep should improve, and you can finally relax.

BUT here’s something most parents aren’t told - creating more space in the airway doesn’t automatically create function. IF the muscles, tongue, and breathing patterns stay the same, the old symptoms often come back.

That’s why so many families still see mouth breathing, snoring, or sleep struggles after surgery, maybe even months later.

The space is there, but the body doesn’t know how to use it. This is where myofunctional therapy can help! We help retrain the brain and muscles HOW to function now that the obstacle of the tonsils and/or adenoids are out of the way!

Reach out with any questions and see how we can help your child breathe better! www.heartlandmyo.com

08/27/2025

If you said yes to any of these questions, your child will likely benefit from Myofunctional therapy to establish healthy habits while they are young and set them up for proper growth and development. We are here to help! www.heartlandmyo.com

08/14/2025

Hello! 👋 Let us reintroduce ourselves! We’re Jenny Jolley and Alison Freidel at Heartland Myo, and we’re here to help your child breathe better, sleep better, and live better—one muscle at a time. Myofunctional therapy focuses on the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway, supporting proper breathing, swallowing, and oral posture. Whether you’re here for help with your child’s snoring, grinding, or restless sleep, or just want to improve their overall wellness, we’re passionate about creating personalized, evidence-based plans that fit your life. If you’ve been curious about what we do—or if it’s been a while since you last connected—now’s the perfect time to say hello again.

06/23/2025

If you still have questions about whether your child would benefit from myofunctional therapy, please reach out to Jenny or Alison!

Both can be reached via email or phone. This information is located on our website, along with a lot more information about myofunctional therapy!

www.heartlandmyo.com

06/17/2025

Let me guess… you thought that would say “face.”
But your child’s mouth and facial muscles do so much more than just smile.

When these muscles aren’t working properly, it can impact their growth, airway, and long-term health.
They influence:
• Tooth decay risk, crowded teeth, and bite alignment
• Jaw growth and development
• Congestion, speech, and even focus
• Breathing, swallowing, and sleep quality

Muscles adapt to how they’re used—so dysfunction can lead to more dysfunction over time.
Myofunctional Therapy helps retrain these muscles to work the right way, supporting healthy function and development.

Are you ready to help shape your child’s future health?
We’re here to help. ❤️
Heartland Myofunctional Therapy
🌐 www.heartlandmyo.com

06/06/2025

Nasal breathing is about more than just oxygen — it’s essential for healthy growth and development.

Mouth breathing in children isn’t “just a phase.” Left unaddressed, it can affect :
-jaw development
-sleep quality
-attention and learning
-behavior and mood
-immune health

The good news? Early support makes a big difference.

At Heartland Myo, we help uncover the why behind mouth breathing and offer gentle, effective solutions to guide children toward lifelong nasal breathing and wellness.

Let’s support healthier futures — one breath at a time.
www.heartlandmyo.com

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Parkston, SD
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