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Why Your Child’s Mouth Might Be Their Secret Superpower

Why Your Child’s Mouth Might Be Their Secret Superpower

— Ezette Potgieter
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Have you ever noticed that your child chews their collar when they're anxious, or settles after sucking on something? That's not a habit problem that's their nervous system doing exactly what it's designed to do. Pediatric OT Ezette Potgieter explains the surprising science behind oral sensory tools and how a simple straw or whistle can genuinely change how your child feels.