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.
Our Pandemic Babies Are Now 4: Why So Many Are Struggling with Behavior & Emotional Regulation
COVID babies are now preschoolers, and many parents are seeing the effects of early stress and isolation. Discover the neurological and emotional impact of the pandemic on child development and how to support regulation and resilience.
PANS & PANDAS: The Hidden Neurological Storm Behind Sudden Behavior Changes
PANS & PANDAS cause sudden and severe behavior changes, but they are more than just psychological disorders—they stem from neurological and immune dysfunction. Discover the connection between brain inflammation, nervous system regulation, and healing approaches that go beyond symptom management.
Right and Left Brain Development: The Chiropractic Approach to Cognitive and Emotional Growth
Is your child struggling with focus, emotions, or learning? Learn how right and left brain imbalances affect development and how chiropractic care, backed by Dr. Heidi Haavik’s research, can help restore balance.
The Truth About Fevers: A Neuro-Immune Perspective Every Parent Should Know
Fevers aren’t something to fear—they’re a sign your child’s immune system is working effectively. Learn how the neuro-immune connection supports healing, why encouraging a fever helps fight infection, and when to seek medical attention.
Defiance or Dysregulation? The Neurological Roots of ODD & How to Help Your Child Thrive
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is often misunderstood. Instead of just managing behavior, discover how chiropractic care, nervous system regulation, and natural approaches help children find emotional balance.
Breaking the OCD Cycle: A Neurological Approach to Healing & Freedom
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) isn’t just a mental health condition—it’s a sign of nervous system dysregulation. Discover how brain function, the vagus nerve, and chiropractic adjustments play a role in breaking OCD cycles
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!
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.