Founding Hope: Candy Sparks on Her Family's Airway Journey and the Birth of Airway First

In this episode, we sit down with Candy Sparks, founder of the Children’s Airway First Foundation and author of Mom, Save My Brain. Candy shares her powerful journey as a mother navigating the challenges of her daughter’s undiagnosed airway disorder. She opens up about the fear, pain, and frustration her family faced, and the long road it took to finally find answers and hope. If your child—or a child you know—shows symptoms of an airway disorder, please reach out to your pediatrician for guidance and support. To learn more about airway disorders and symptoms, visit www.childrensairwayfirst.org. Connect with us on social media: Facebook & Instagram — Children’s Airway First Do you have an airway story to share? Leave us a comment about your experience, and you could be featured in our Airway Diaries series—or even join us as a guest on the show. Thank you for your support—it helps us continue spreading awareness about children’s airway disorders. --------------- ABOUT AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST: Hosted by the Children’s Airway First Foundation, this podcast is dedicated to raising awareness and educating parents, caregivers, and medical professionals about the critical role airway health plays in childhood development, behavior, and overall well-being. Each episode features leading experts in pediatric health, functional medicine, dentistry, and sleep science. Learn more at: childrensairwayfirst.org. Topics We Cover: • Mouth breathing and its long-term effects • Sleep and behavioral disorders in children • Pediatric airway development • ADHD and misdiagnosed sleep issues • Functional and integrative medicine approaches • Oral health and facial growth • Parenting tips for better child wellness Subscribe now and join us in putting children’s airway health first—because every child deserves to breathe, sleep, and thrive! Stay Connected with Children’s Airway First Foundation: • Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47DzAO8 | Parent Support Group: https://bit.ly/4np6WES • Listen to Airway First on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4np6ZR4 | Apple: https://bit.ly/3VbVPDu | Online: https://www.childrensairwayfirst.org • Follow us: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3V8U5Ld | Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/bdzh8cds | LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/4p5mftpm