Better Breathing After My Operation – Digital Download
Better Breathing After My Operation – Digital Download
£3.99
A gentle digital social story to support nasal breathing after tonsil or adenoid surgery.
Written by specialist Speech & Language Therapist Emily Kirkcaldy, this child-friendly PDF helps children understand their operation, practise lips-closed, tongue-to-palate posture, and build healthy nose-breathing habits for better sleep, calm, and recovery.
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Product Summary
Better Breathing After My Operation
A gentle, child-friendly social story to help children restore nasal breathing and healthy oral posture after tonsil and adenoid removal.
- Supports the transition from mouth breathing to calm nasal breathing
- Reinforces tongue-to-palate and lips-closed rest posture
- Normalises recovery, soreness, and reassurance after surgery
- Includes playful breathing habits like humming and games
What this story helps your child understand
- Why it was hard to breathe before surgery (blockages explained simply)
- What happened during their tonsil & adenoid operation
- That soreness after surgery is normal — and temporary
- How to practise breathing through the nose as a new healthy habit
Healthy habits gently reinforced
- Lips resting closed (when not eating or talking)
- Tongue resting up on the palate
- Nasal breathing during rest, play, and sleep
- Calm breathing during meals and daily activities
Why support after surgery matters
Removing tonsils and adenoids clears the physical blockage — but many children continue mouth breathing out of habit. This story helps children relearn nasal breathing in a way that feels safe, positive, and empowering.
- Encourages better sleep and rest
- Supports immune health through nasal breathing
- Helps prevent a return to mouth breathing patterns
- Builds confidence during recovery
What’s included
- Illustrated digital social story (PDF)
- Child-friendly explanations using simple language
- Breathing encouragement through humming and play
- Print-friendly A4 format
Who it’s for
- Children recovering from tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
- Parents wanting to support nasal breathing after surgery
- Families noticing ongoing mouth breathing or snoring
- Clinicians supporting post-operative breathing habits
Written by a specialist
Written by Emily Kirkcaldy, UK Speech & Language Therapist, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, and Buteyko Breathing Instructor, with extensive experience supporting children’s breathing, sleep, and oral development.
- Format: PDF digital download
- Licence: Single-household use
- Important: This resource is educational and does not replace individual medical or therapeutic care. If concerns persist, consult a qualified clinician.
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