How the pieces may fit together
A look at how sleep quality, nasal breathing, oral function, and facial growth can influence one another during childhood development.
Parent Education Evening
Could your child’s sleep, breathing, and daily behavior be connected?
Join Dr. Kerry Lowery for a parent educational evening designed to help you better understand common signs like snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, bedwetting, focus struggles, and more.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
6:30 PM · final end time to be confirmed
Envision Pelvic Health and Wellness, Chicago, IL
Adults only · Parents welcome
A short 20–25 minute presentation, followed by time for questions. Educational, never salesy.
Hosted by Dr. Kerry Lowery of Beyond Smiles of Park Ridge — whole-health dentistry for growing families.
Why this event matters
Most parents notice these things one at a time
A child who never seems rested. A stuffy nose that never quite clears. Snoring you assumed was just a phase. Trouble settling at bedtime, or big emotions in the late afternoon. Bedwetting that continued longer than expected. A teacher mentioning focus. Grinding you hear from the hallway.
Each of these usually gets addressed on its own — by different people, at different times. What parents rarely get is a chance to look at them together.
Sometimes these patterns may be more connected than parents realize — related to how a child is breathing, sleeping, growing, and functioning day to day.
This evening is not about diagnosing anyone from a stage, and it is not about alarm. It is about helping you understand what you may be seeing, and whether it could be worth evaluating more closely.
Signs parents often notice
Familiar patterns, often mentioned separately
- Snoring
- Mouth breathing
- Restless sleep
- Frequent waking
- Teeth grinding
- Bedwetting
- Difficulty focusing
- Speech concerns
- Behavioral or emotional challenges
These signs do not automatically mean there is a single cause, but they may be worth looking at more closely.
Your host
Meet Dr. Kerry Lowery
Dr. Lowery cares for families across Park Ridge and the surrounding communities with a simple belief: the mouth is never separate from the rest of the body. Her approach to dentistry is built on compassionate care, personalized guidance, and looking beyond smiles to total health.
That means paying attention to the bigger picture — how breathing, sleep, oral function, and growth influence one another, and how understanding root causes helps families make calmer, better-informed decisions for their children.
She created this evening because so many parents arrive with the same quiet question: is any of this related? This is her chance to walk through it with you, without pressure and without hype.
- Whole-health dentistry
- Airway-focused perspective
- Family-centered care
A myofunctional perspective
Meet Gerri Huffman
Gerri Huffman, RDH, COMT
Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
Gerri has been a certified orofacial myofunctional therapist since 2017. She helps people of all ages build the four everyday habits that support healthy breathing, oral function, and growth:
- Dominant nasal breathing
- A good lip seal
- Strong tongue tone, posture and function
- A functional swallow
These four goals support the guided growth and development of a child’s cranial, oral, and respiratory system — which is foundational to overall health. Her own experience, and her family’s history with respiratory, TMJ, and sleep challenges, continue to fuel her passion for helping children build a healthier future.
What you’ll learn
A more complete look at sleep, breathing, growth, and development
Why certain signs deserve attention
Why mouth breathing, snoring, and restless nights are worth noticing rather than waiting out — and what questions are helpful to ask.
What an airway-focused view adds
How an airway perspective can give parents a more complete look at sleep, breathing, growth, and development in one conversation.
What a thoughtful next step looks like
If concerns are present, what a careful, unhurried evaluation involves — and what it does not. There is no magic wand here, only clearer understanding.
Event details
Understanding Your Child’s Sleep & Airway
- Date
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time
- 6:30 PM · final end time to be confirmed
- Location
- Envision Pelvic Health and Wellness6323 N. Avondale Ave., Suite B110Chicago, IL 60631
- Audience
- Parents and caregivers — adults only.
Especially helpful for parents of children around ages 5–8.
Light refreshments provided
What happens next
If you’d like to look closer, there’s a clear next step
Many parents leave with helpful context and nothing more to do. If, after the evening, you’d like to explore your own child’s situation further, the next step is an Airway Assessment with the Beyond Smiles team — an unhurried look at breathing, sleep patterns, oral function, and growth.
Attendees will also receive information about a discounted assessment option. There is never any obligation, and there is no magic wand — this is simply about understanding patterns and possible next steps.
Special Event Offer
Attend Parent Airway Night and save on an Airway Assessment
Attend Parent Airway Night and receive $200 off the regular $825 Airway Assessment.
$625Event price
This assessment offer is valid for two months following the October 8 event.
Schedule at the Event
Parents who schedule their Airway Assessment during Parent Airway Night will also receive 5% off their treatment plan.
From a parent
“From day one at Beyond Smiles, I felt seen and heard. The team's patience and kindness have meant so much to our family. Looking back at where we were a year ago, the progress is mind-blowing. They have been there for us every step of the way, and we are forever grateful to have found their office.”
Registration
Reserve your seat
Seating is limited so there is room for questions. Complete the form below and we’ll confirm your spot by email.
Questions parents ask
Good things to know
A thoughtful place to start
If you’ve been wondering whether your child’s sleep, breathing, and daily challenges could be connected, this event is a thoughtful place to start.
Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM · final end time to be confirmed · Envision Pelvic Health and Wellness, Chicago, IL