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The Very Stuffy Nose
Breathe Better. Sleep Better.
An engaging children’s book that helps families understand the power of nasal breathing.
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“I’ll keep my mouth closed and I’ll breathe through my nose.” Finn, The Very Stuffy Nose children’s book.
About the Book
The Very Stuffy Nose is a beautifully illustrated 34-page paperback that gently teaches kids – and their caregivers – why nasal breathing matters.
It follows a boy whose cold leads to habitual mouth breathing, causing long-term congestion and a loss of smell. Inspired by author Kelley Richardson’s journey helping her own son, the story highlights the impact of poor breathing on sleep, behavior, and development – and how simple changes can make a big difference.
The Very Stuffy Nose Reviews
Patrick McKeown
Oxygen Advantage – Best Selling Author & International Expert on Breathing and Sleep
A wonderful book! Conveys the importance of nose breathing for children – something which is really underestimated. Any child who is persistently open mouth breathing can impact the development and shape of their jaws, teeth, sleep, academic achievement, and mood.
Dr. Kevin L. Boyd, MS, DDS
Trailblazer in Airway-Focused Orthodontics
Introducing Sleep Disordered Breathing to parents through a children’s story. Chronic congestion and mouth breathing are interconnected and contribute to disrupted sleep, impacting healthy development. Achieving restorative sleep is crucial for overall well-being and prevents potential long-term issues. Early diagnosis plays a vital role, and Airway Dentists specialize in addressing the root cause.
Dr. Susan Maples, DDS
Dentist, Speaker, Author and Business Consultant
With allergies and chronic congestion at an all-time high, finally… here’s a book to teach KIDS how to end mouth breathing, naturally clear their nasal passages and get back to healthy living! It’s not only motivating and instructional but gorgeous to look at and FUN to read.
Dr. Scott A. Saunders, DDS
President of Healthy Mouth Media
As a dentist and lifelong oral-systemic health writer, editor, researcher, and interviewer, I’ve finally learned this basic message: The nose is for BREATHING…the mouth is for EATING. Just as importantly: mouth breathing is NEVER normal, no matter what ANYONE – even your health-care professional – tells you.
Dr. Stanton Young, DMD
Cosmetic Dentist, NoHo Dental
It was a good nighttime book read for our 4 year old. I entirely agree regarding the benefits of nasal breathing.
I also believe that embracing a non-processed food diet will significantly help prevent generalized inflammation as well as a runny or congested nose.
Cindy Archilles, RDH, MFT
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), and Myofunctional Therapist (MFT)
Three days ago, the mom of my young client read, “The Very Stuffy Nose” after arriving a bit early for her son’s Myofunctional evaluation. She LOVED it!! She took her son to 3 specialists (Allergist, ENT, and Pulmonologist) for chronic congestion… they found “nothing wrong”, wrote prescriptions, but NONE asked about his breathing.
Mom was validated!! Thanks to you Kelley.
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Does your child snore, struggle to focus, or sleep with their mouth open?
This book helps kids understand why breathing matters – and what to do about it.
A gentle way to start real conversations and build better bedtime routines.
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Essential tools for clinicians – created by doctors, for doctors.
Includes screening tools, whitepapers, phenotype guides, and patient talking points.
Perfect for early screening and education.