Cranial Structure & Development: How Birth Shapes the Brain, Airway, and Nervous System
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Cranial Structure & Development: How Birth Shapes the Brain, Airway, and Nervous System

Did you know that your child’s cranial structure is shaped by their birth experience? From overlapping sutures to the role of the sphenoid in cranial nerve function, understanding how the skull develops gives insight into speech, teeth alignment, and even neurological health. Discover how a structural and physiological approach to care can support proper cranial function for life.

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The Screen Time Effect: How Digital Overload Impacts Your Child’s Brain, Posture & Nervous System
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The Screen Time Effect: How Digital Overload Impacts Your Child’s Brain, Posture & Nervous System

In today’s digital world, kids (and adults!) are spending more time on screens than ever—but at what cost? Excessive screen time isn’t just a vision or posture issue; it rewires brain function, disrupts nervous system adaptability, and impacts focus, sleep, and emotional regulation. Learn how technology affects the prefrontal cortex, why the brain struggles to differentiate video games from reality, and how chiropractic care helps reset nervous system balance for healthier development.

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The Developmental Hierarchy: Understanding Your Child’s Neurological Growth
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The Developmental Hierarchy: Understanding Your Child’s Neurological Growth

Child development isn’t just about milestones—it follows a structured neurological hierarchy. If a child struggles with emotions, coordination, or learning, it may be because an earlier stage was skipped. In this blog, we break down Dr. Tony Ebel’s Developmental Hierarchy and how chiropractic care helps build a strong foundation for lifelong growth

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Retained Primitive Reflexes in Kids: The Missing Link to Learning, Behavior, and Brain Development
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Retained Primitive Reflexes in Kids: The Missing Link to Learning, Behavior, and Brain Development

Primitive reflexes should naturally integrate as a child’s nervous system matures, but when they don’t, they can impact movement, focus, and emotional regulation. Many parents turn to therapies, but without addressing the nervous system, true progress is limited. Discover how chiropractic care helps integrate retained reflexes for lasting development.

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Chiropractic & The Immune System: The Science Behind Subluxation-Based Care
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Chiropractic & The Immune System: The Science Behind Subluxation-Based Care

Did you know that your nervous system directly controls your immune response? Recent research confirms that chiropractic care enhances neuro-immune communication, reduces inflammation, and regulates stress, leading to a stronger, healthier body. In this post, we break down the science behind subluxation-based care and how it optimizes your immune system. Read on to discover how chiropractic adjustments help you adapt, heal, and thrive!

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Birth Trauma: How It Impacts Your Baby’s Nervous System
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Birth Trauma: How It Impacts Your Baby’s Nervous System

Birth trauma is more common than many parents realize and can significantly impact a baby’s nervous system. Learn how maternal stress, birth interventions, and delivery pressures affect development—and discover how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support your baby’s healing and growth naturally.

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Colic and the Crying Baby: A Neurological Perspective
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Colic and the Crying Baby: A Neurological Perspective

The only way a baby can tell us something is wrong is through crying. Discover how colic is often linked to nervous system stress, the role of the vagus nerve, and how chiropractic care can support your baby’s health naturally.

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Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions: A Parent’s Guide to Emotional Resilience & Nervous System Health
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Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions: A Parent’s Guide to Emotional Resilience & Nervous System Health

Helping kids handle big emotions is one of the most important skills parents can nurture. Since a child’s prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for emotional regulation—is still developing, they often rely on their amygdala to process emotions, leading to big reactions. In this blog, we’ll explore why kids struggle with emotional regulation, practical strategies parents can use to support them, and the critical role the nervous system plays in emotional resilience. Plus, we’ll dive into Dr. Heidi Haavik’s research on how chiropractic adjustments engage the prefrontal cortex and how parents act as the “brake” to help children navigate their emotions.

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