“Don’t look now, but Luke is swinging,” Noelle said to her husband, as tears sprang into her eyes. For a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), whose senses are painfully heightened, swinging was a big deal. Five-year-old Luke had always refused to be on a swing, trampoline, or anything where [...]
When we think of children, we sometimes get idyllic about how carefree and happy they must be without mortgages and work loads to manage. However, children’s lives are full of various stressors that parents should watch over and help them to navigate, especially at this time of year. “It is [...]
Babies cry, right? Yes. And no. A fussy, temperamental baby might be telling you something. Babies suffering from birth trauma may be difficult to soothe. You might notice your baby arching their back or going rigid along with high-pitched crying. Or they may have chronic digestive [...]
Let’s face it, back to school means back to contained classrooms and more exposure to germs. Just as a dermatologist might recommend vitamins, dietary changes and ointments to clear up acne, chiropractic combined with other healthy habits boost immunity and promote healing. Parents can implement simple habits into the new [...]
Parents are learning a wonderful truth about chiropractic: children quickly respond to regular adjustments. The reason is simple. Nervous systems grow and develop until about the age of 16. That means adjustments can help a variety of childhood issues, from ear infections and bed wetting to spectrum disorders like autism. [...]
