Whole Child Co β Workshop
Sleep & Oral Function:
The missing link
Everything you weren't told about how your child's mouth affects their sleep β from milk feeding to facial growth and everything in between.
Why this matters
There's more to oral function than breastfeeding and weight gain
Most parents hear about oral function only in the context of feeding difficulties β but its influence stretches far beyond that. How your child breathes, how their jaw and face develop, and how their nervous system settles at night are all deeply connected to oral function. This workshop makes those connections clear.
What you'll learn
The sleepβoral function connection
How oral structures, muscle tone, and breathing patterns directly influence your child's sleep quality β at every age.
From milk feeding to facial growth
Why early feeding experiences lay the groundwork for jaw development, airway size, and long-term sleep health.
Sleep quality β the oral function role
Why your child may wake frequently, mouth breathe, or struggle to settle β and why the answer isn't always a sleep training approach.
Red flags to look for
A clear, practical guide to the signs of oral dysfunction that are commonly missed β and what to do when you spot them.
Workshop format
Your host
Natasha Duffin
BSc Occupational Therapy · Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist · Paediatric Sleep Specialist
Tash is the founder of Whole Child Co and a leading voice in whole-child, holistic approaches to sleep and development. She works with families to uncover the root causes behind sleep challenges β looking at the nervous system, sensory factors, and oral function β rather than applying quick-fix methods that don't last.
