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1/27/2018

Dear M.E.
My otherwise bright son is a mouth breather. Any tips on getting him to stop?
--Denise

Dear Denise,

Check with an ENT to make sure there are no sinus issues. If he's totally healthy, then you have a couple options.

1. Don't sit or stand by him. Really, he's not doing anything wrong. It's just annoying to you.

2. If you simply can't stand it, give him $10 in quarters each week and tell him that you'll charge him a quarter every time he mouth breathes near you. On Saturday he can spend whatever is left. It only takes a few weeks to create a habit.

Sincerely,
M.E.

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