North Idaho Speech and Myo, LLC

07/29/2026

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Most people never think about tongue posture, but where your tongue rests throughout the day can influence breathing, sleep, jaw stability, facial development, and even dental alignment.

Ideally, your tongue should rest gently against the roof of your mouth with the tip just behind your upper front teeth and your lips comfortably closed.

When the tongue rests low in the mouth, the body often compensates with mouth breathing, altered oral posture, and changes in facial growth over time.

The good news? Awareness is the first step.

So... where was your tongue when you read this? 👇

07/26/2026

A great article explaining my focus for improving speech and oral function!

07/09/2026

Hooligans having fun with me at the office!
(My kids come by for quality control 🙃)

07/09/2026

It’s summer decor time at speech and myo! Bring on the tropical theme 🌴 🥥 🍍

My kids came by to have fun at the office and make sure all the toys and games are still on par 😉

07/03/2026

If you’d like to hear more about the effects of tongue ties and the science behind identifying and treating them, I welcome you to take a listen or watch this episode.

Hallie Bulkin is a leader in pediatric myofunctional and feeding therapy, and Dr. Richard Baxter is the leading researcher, provider, and educator in this area.

I highly respect them both and believe you will learn a lot after listening to this discussion. I had the honor of hearing Dr. Baxter lecture at the inaugural Tongue Time in Switzerland in January, together with many tongue tie professionals working to improve the lives of children and adults.

I’m always available for any questions about tongue tie, lip tie, or cheek ties!

In this episode, Hallie sits down with Dr. Richard Baxter, DMD, MS, FAAPD, a board-certified pediatric dentist, founder of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center, and lead author of the bestselling book Tongue-Tied. Dr. Baxter shares his personal and professional insights into the complexities of identifying...

07/02/2026

A new month, a new celebration of our unique bodies!
Speech therapy for cleft lip and/or cleft palate is personalized to the patient and is such an important part of child's medical team--what I love is all the collaboration that happens amongst a team to support the child and their family.

I'm lucky enough to have seen our local Spokane Cleft Palate Team in action with Dr. Ukich, Sandpoint and CDA pediatric dentist. These families are in great hands!

*this is an informative flyer I discovered, it is not local

This coming month of July is the National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.

Cleft lip and palate is more than a facial difference—it can affect feeding, speech, hearing, dental development, and a child’s overall well-being. Early diagnosis and timely intervention can make a lifelong difference.

With proper care and a multidisciplinary team approach, children born with cleft conditions can grow, thrive, and smile with confidence.

Early Management. Better Outcomes. Brighter Futures.

If you have concerns about your child, consult an ENT–Head and Neck Surgeon or a cleft care specialist for proper evaluation and guidance

06/19/2026

My rhubarb plant, Rhubarbara, is really outdoing herself this year! Look at the size of these stalks!!

Speaking of garden excitement, the garden is a great place to model all sorts of language for kids, to compare and contrast, describe how it looks, feels, the location, how to use it; what you will do with it, how it tastes or smells.

I’m happy to brainstorm more ideas with you—just leave a comment!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Ever wonder why this career has a weird title?

What exactly IS a pathologist??

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