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Fabi Moy, SLP IBCLC

Speech Language Pathologist, Intl Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Feeding Therapist, Specialist in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

03/27/2026

When we think about childhood memories, it’s rarely the expensive trips or elaborate events that stay with us.

It’s the candle at dinner.

The song always playing on Sunday mornings.

The predictable, comforting rituals that signal safety and connection.

Tiny, repeated moments build the strongest memories.

Save this post if you want to start creating small rituals in your home.

03/25/2026

This is one of my favorite ways to support both feeding and early literacy at the same time. We read a story, talk about the characters, and then bring it to life through a simple cooking activity.

Activities like this help children build language, sequencing, and comprehension skills while also exploring new foods in a low-pressure, engaging way.

It’s not just about making pizza, it’s about building confidence with both communication and eating.

Would your preschool or playgroup enjoy something like this? Reach out to learn more.

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03/23/2026

If your school-age child, tween, or teen resists reading, it doesn’t mean they dislike stories or language. Often, it means the format isn’t working for them right now.

Audiobooks allow kids to access rich language, complex stories, and emotional nuance without the barrier of decoding print. That still counts as reading, and it builds comprehension, vocabulary, and connection.

Save this post if reading has felt like a battle in your home.

03/20/2026

Solid, restorative sleep is not optional, it’s foundational healthcare. It’s not just about how long you’re in bed, but whether your body is cycling through light, deep, and REM sleep the way it’s designed to.

When sleep quality suffers, everything else follows: mood, focus, immune function, learning, and healing, for kids and adults.

Save this post as a reminder to protect sleep like the health resource it is.

03/19/2026

Myofunctional therapy is often dismissed as a “hack” or a trend, but that criticism usually comes from a misunderstanding of craniofacial growth and oral motor function.

Oral facial myofunctional disorders are rooted in airway, muscle function, posture, and development. Treating them isn’t about trends, it’s about addressing function, prevention, and long-term outcomes.

Save this post if you’ve ever questioned whether myofunctional therapy is evidence-based.

03/18/2026

There’s nothing wrong with using a pacifier, the key is using it with purpose.

Evidence supports their benefits, but also encourages monitoring to prevent dental and oral motor changes.

Small shifts in routine can protect healthy development while keeping comfort intact.

Save + share this post to help other parents make informed pacifier choices.

Source: AAPD Pacifier Policy. Policy on Pacifiers
https://www.aapd.org/research/oral-health-policies--recommendations/p_pacifiers.pdf

03/17/2026

I’m always fascinated by how different families structure their days. I recently came across a homeschooling family who fully embraces a night owl rhythm, late dinners, late bedtimes, late wake-ups, and it genuinely intrigued me.

As someone who is naturally an early riser, I find it interesting how differently productivity and learning can look depending on chronotype. What works for one family may not work for another.

Comment below, are you an early bird family or a night owl family?

03/13/2026

I recently received a call from a parent I evaluated years ago.

They had chosen a wait-and-see approach at the time, and now, years later, things feel much harder. Academic stress.

Limited diet. Sleep concerns. Family tension.

This is never about blame. It’s about understanding how structure and function impact long-term outcomes.

Save this post if you believe early information matters, even when decisions feel hard.

03/09/2026

Breastfeeding is not something you should have to “figure out” at 2:00 a.m. Preparation before baby arrives can change the entire experience, for confidence, comfort, and feeding success.

This virtual breastfeeding preparedness class is designed to give families practical, evidence-based information before the chaos begins.

Save this post and message me if you’re interested in joining an upcoming class.

03/06/2026

This little one is such a cutie, and what stood out to me most was how clearly they were communicating during the feed. When babies are bottle-fed, caregivers often feel pressure to finish the bottle, especially when it contains expressed breast milk.

But feeding is not about hitting a number at each meal, it’s about honoring cues and looking at intake over a full 24-hour period. Babies deserve the same respect for fullness that we expect for ourselves.

Save this post as a reminder to follow the baby, not the bottle.

03/05/2026

This is another point that often gets misunderstood: there is no such thing as “baby myofunctional therapy.”

True myofunctional therapy requires active participation and awareness, which typically isn’t developmentally appropriate until around age four. Before that, skilled clinicians focus on feeding, airway, oral motor development, and prevention, not formal myo protocols.

Save this if you’ve seen “baby myo” used online and felt unsure.

03/04/2026

If your child mouth-breathes, the habit itself is only half the story.

The real insight comes from understanding why they’re doing it, congestion, anatomy, allergies, or oral motor patterns can all play a role.

Addressing the root cause supports healthier jaw development and more efficient eating and speaking skills.

Awareness leads to solutions.

Share this with a parent who’s noticed their child sleeping with their mouth open.

Source: Systematic review & meta-analysis on mouth breathing. Effects of mouth breathing on facial skeletal development in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Oral Health

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