At the heart of every Care Plan is the concept of neuroplasticity – a term that might sound technical, but its implications are both simple and profound. Neuroplasticity is about ensuring the nervous system – the command center of the body – remains in its optimal state and is capable of resting, healing, growing, and adapting. These capabilities are crucial for everyone, from the youngest infants who need their rest, to older children (and even parents), who must navigate the stressors of our fast-paced world.

This blog aims to shed light on dysautonomia, guiding you toward empowerment and hope. We'll explore what dysautonomia entails, its elusive nature to conventional diagnostics, and how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care might be the key to rebalancing your child's nervous system and reclaiming their health.

For those nights you've spent awake, comforting your child through discomfort, or the days filled with trying to understand and manage tantrums, meltdowns, and sleepless nights, it's crucial to recognize that these aren't just fleeting phases. Your intuition as a parent—that sense that something deeper is affecting your child—is valid and supported by a growing understanding of how central and autonomic nervous system development plays a critical role in these conditions.

As you know, being a parent is quite a journey filled with joy and challenges. Unfortunately, the stress, burnout, and exhaustion you experience as parents are not exclusive to you. In today's fast-paced world, our teens and young adults are also wrestling with mental, emotional, and physical health issues. The demands of school, sports, social media, and various relationships can take a toll on our teens, making it crucial for you parents to actively engage in supporting them. If your teen is struggling in any way and you’re not sure how to help them, this is the blog for you.

As dedicated pediatric chiropractors at Sprout Family Chiropractic, we have witnessed the struggles that countless children face – battles against unresolved anxiety, poor sleep, low immunity, and inflammation, despite the tireless efforts of you parents striving to support your child’s health. This struggle leaks into their behavior, marked by frequent meltdowns and an inability to self-calm or regulate. These persistent challenges may be indicative of a constant activated stress response causing struggles for their delicate nervous systems.

This blog is for you parents who are seeking to empower yourselves with safe, drug-free solutions to ease your children’s growing pains once and for all. Let's uncover the science behind why some kids experience growing pains more than others and how stress and tension within the nervous system play a pivotal role.

As a parent, when you’re told your baby has something called torticollis, it can often leave you feeling helpless and unsure where to turn. As pediatric chiropractors specializing in infant care, we empathize with the challenges and uncertainties that come with a torticollis diagnosis. In this blog, we aim to empower parents with the knowledge and understanding they need to navigate this journey successfully.

Do you suspect your child is struggling with torticollis? Has your child’s pediatrician or medical doctor diagnosed your baby with torticollis and you are wondering, “Now what?” This blog post is here to help you parents.

If you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant and are looking into prenatal chiropractic care, this blog post is for you! Prenatal Chiropractic Care is a specialized form of chiropractic that encompasses three (3) different elements that greatly benefit both mom and baby during this special time…

If you have tried various health interventions (you’re doing amazing) for your child but still struggle with issues like sleep, mood imbalances, and energy levels - this is for you. Nervous system regulation is a transformative way to enhance overall well-being for your child … and you!

A Case Study: Imagine you just had a baby and you are told he might be wheelchair bound for the rest of his life and might not be able to talk or feed himself. This was the case for a 3.5 week old baby because his brain didn’t get enough oxygen. This little boy had cerebral palsy.

Whether your child has been diagnosed with a speech delay or you suspect one, this blog aims to shed light on the science behind speech delays. Additionally, if your child is receiving speech therapy services but is still struggling or has plateaued with their results, we’ll get into how often traditional therapy is fantastic but not able to fully address the root cause. We’ll break down the neurology behind speech delays in kids and provide actionable steps to address the root cause.

A Case Study: A mom brought her 3 year old in because she had become non-verbal at 2 years old and displayed defiant-like behaviors. These outbursts worsened and her mom began to worry about her daughter’s ability to make social connections, verbally, emotionally and physically.

If you have dealt with your child struggling with chronic constipation, you know the repercussions on their lives are significant, affecting their immune system, sleep, energy levels, and emotional regulation. If you have exhausted various remedies, including diet changes, prune juice, probiotics, and even Miralax, this is for you. We’ll delve into the genuine root causes of chronic constipation, extending beyond nutritional imbalances, and provide drug-free options to enhance your child’s quality of life. 

Today, we dive into a topic that affects countless families – the use of antibiotics in infants and young children. Antibiotics can play a pivotal role in saving lives, but as parents, we must be aware of their potential impact on our children’s health. This blog aims to empower and educate on the far-reaching effects of antibiotics.

In this blog, we want to dive in and explain to you the five fundamental elements that set us apart from traditional chiropractic offices. This knowledge will not only equip you with the insights needed to make informed decisions regarding your child’s health but also position you as a guiding force for friends and family seeking similar care.

In this blog, we will dive into the incredible power of addressing subluxation and stress on the nervous system, offering a game-changing health solution for you and your children. If you’ve tried everything it seems to get your family healthy, and it hasn’t clicked just yet, this is for you!

If you’re a parent who is deeply concerned about your child who is grappling with the challenges of uncontrollable motor tics, rest assured, you’re not alone. Watching your child struggle with these involuntary movements can be an emotionally draining and perplexing experience. However, knowledge is power, and understanding the root causes of motor tics can be the first step towards empowering yourself as a parent to take proactive, drug-free measures that can make a profound difference in your child’s overall well-being.

In this blog, we’ll be diving into the fascinating world of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS), which activates the body’s “fight or flight” stress response and controls things like our adrenal glands, cortisol levels, inflammation, and so much more. If you feel like you or your child has a “gas pedal” and stress response that you can’t get turned off, this information is for you!

If you are a parent whose baby was born via C-section and are struggling with various health issues, this blog is for you. So many health struggles in our kiddos today are tied to dysfunction in their central nervous system that started from the very beginning due to a C-section or other types of birth trauma.

As parents, we understand that your child’s health and well-being are your top priorities. We know how challenging it can be to watch your little one struggle with croup, especially those sleepless nights filled with worry when they start coughing and experiencing difficulty breathing. It’s heartbreaking and scary, especially when you’re not quite sure what to do to help them. That’s why we want to empower you with the knowledge and strategies you need to confidently navigate croup episodes and provide the best care for your child.

Are you a parent who's been through the heart-wrenching experience of watching your child suffer from chronic ear infections? If so, you know the sleepless nights, the tears, and the feeling of helplessness that comes with it. The constant congestion, pain, and the cycle of antibiotics can leave you feeling overwhelmed and anxious. By age 3, it's estimated that 80-90% of kids will experience at least one ear infection. But what about the 1 out of 10 kids who don't get ear infections? How can you break the cycle of chronic ear infections or prevent them altogether?

In this blog, we will explore why sleep is so vital and how it can help your child overcome health challenges. It is even more necessary for a child looking to heal and overcome a health challenge or condition of any sort to get extra sleep during the initial healing and recovery stages. If you’ve exhausted various methods to help your child heal naturally and have observed that their condition worsens when they are tired or sleep-deprived, this is for you.

If you’re tired of doctors who don’t listen, don’t explain things clearly, and don’t address the root cause while offering drug-free solutions, this is for you. We want to dive into what makes our First Visit and Patient Intake Experience unique at Sprout Family Chiropractic. We’ll take you through an overview of our Consultation and Exam process, which includes incredible technology called INSiGHT Scans that helps us uncover the root causes of the stress, illness, and health challenges your child may face within their nervous system.

This blog is for parents dealing with the challenges of raising a child with sensory issues and seeking effective strategies to help their child thrive. We will delve into the world of sensory issues in kids and explore the significance of sensory processing in your child’s life, discuss the prevalence and impact of these challenges, and explain why they are not something children simply grow out of. We’ll break down the different types of sensory issues and explore how they can affect various aspects of your child’s life. Moreover, we’ll uncover the causes, contributing factors, and triggers.

This blog is specifically for parents who want to help their child struggling with ADHD thrive without relying on heavy medications. We want to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to help your child find their way to a calmer and more focused state by engaging their innate “brake pedal” mechanisms, through the  Vagus Nerve. We’ll discuss the natural, drug-free solutions and options that can significantly impact your child’s school year.

Have you ever found yourself feeling constantly fatigued, on edge, or easily irritated? Are you struggling to decipher your child’s ever-changing moods and behaviors? If so, you’re not alone. Many families today face the daily challenge of living with nervous system dysregulation - a condition that often goes unnoticed in the world of traditional medicine. In this blog, we are here to empower parents with knowledge about nervous system dysregulation, exploring its nuances, causes, and the steps you can take to help your child or teenager thrive.

This blog is dedicated to parents who are grappling with their child's developmental delays, especially those who've been diligently seeking therapies but aren't witnessing the desired progress. If you've been through PT, OT, and Speech Therapy, yet your child's development has hit a plateau, this is for you.

In this article, we will explore what Prenatal Chiropractic is, the common (BUT NOT NORMAL) symptoms of pregnancy, and the available care options to create the healthiest human beings. If you feel like you’ve heard so many opinions and options and are running like a chicken with your head cut off, trying to find where to turn to for answers and help during your pregnancy, then this article is for you!