Dear Mama, You’re doing everything right. The prenatal vitamins, every appointment, reading all the books, and preparing the nursery. But if you’re honest with yourself, you might realize you’re white-knuckling your way through pregnancy. Your shoulders are tight, your jaw is clenched, and no one seems to be addressing the stress you carry in your … Read more
If your child seems to catch every cold, battle endless ear infections, or can’t shake being sick, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Here’s a statistic that might surprise you: around 5 out of 6 children will have had at least one ear infection by their third birthday. That’s 83% of kids. And here’s … Read more
Every winter, you watch it happen again. As the days get shorter, your child’s motivation starts to fade. Their energy drops. Emotions become harder to manage. The meltdowns that seemed under control in September are suddenly happening multiple times a day. The anxiety you thought you had a handle on comes roaring back. You’ve heard … Read more
You walk into another doctor’s appointment. You share your concerns about your child’s health challenges—the digestive issues, the sleep problems, the behavioral struggles. The doctor glances at the chart, spends maybe five minutes with you, and hands you a prescription or tells you to “wait and see.” You leave feeling dismissed. Unheard. Like you’re just … Read more
Before investing in another ashwagandha supplement, booking a wellness retreat to Sedona, or purchasing an infrared sauna for your home, there’s something crucial you need to understand about your family’s nervous system. The conversation around nervous system “regulation” has exploded recently, and that’s genuinely wonderful news. Providers, parents, and experts everywhere are finally talking about … Read more
If your baby’s head is stuck tilting to one side, you’ve probably been told it’s just a tight muscle. “Stretch it out, do some tummy time, and wait it out,” they say. But here’s what most pediatricians won’t tell you: torticollis isn’t just about tight muscles. It’s about what happened to your baby’s nervous system … Read more
You’re exhausted. You’re worried. And now someone’s telling you to “just relax” for your baby’s sake—as if you haven’t tried that already. Between the nausea, the fear, the financial pressure, and everyone’s unsolicited advice, you’re barely holding it together. And honestly? The guilt associated with being stressed may feel worse than the stress itself. You … Read more
Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving dinner. Your kids are having complete meltdowns, grandma’s anxiety is through the roof, dad’s jaw is clenched from work stress, and you’re trying to hold everything together while your eye won’t stop twitching. Sound familiar? Here’s what you need to know: This isn’t just holiday chaos—this is your family’s nervous systems … Read more
If you’re like most parents, you want answers. Real answers about what’s going on with your child’s health—not just guesses or “wait and see” approaches. Maybe your little one struggles with sleep, digestion, or frequent ear infections. Perhaps your school-aged child struggles to focus or sit still. Or maybe your teen is battling anxiety that … Read more
Your child has been sick six times since September. You’ve tried everything — vitamins, essential oils, probiotics, even that expensive immune booster your friend swears by. But nothing seems to work. The antibiotics clear one infection just in time for the next one to start. You’re exhausted, your child is miserable, and deep down you … Read more