What do fussy babies and kids with ADHD have in common? The answer might surprise you—and empower you to take action. If you’re a parent dealing with a colicky baby, you’ve probably heard these words from well-meaning healthcare providers: “Don’t worry, they’ll grow out of it.” But here’s what no one is telling you—babies don’t … Read more
Why did your child start care at Whole Family Chiropractic? “We brought our baby in for chiropractic care because she was showing signs of distress including crying at night and gas issues, even though all her needs were met.” How did she respond to care? “After care, Lauren was finally able to show us her … Read more
As a brand new parent, you want to give your newborn the absolute best start in life. You’re carefully selecting the safest car seat, researching the most nutritious feeding options, and creating the perfect sleep environment. But what many parents don’t realize is that even the most “normal” birth process puts tremendous physical stress on … Read more
Watch this video if you want to find out what the traditional pediatrician may have missed when it comes to colicky babies!! 🫣 It’s exhausting hearing, “Don’t worry, they’ll grow out of it!” But will they??? Or do they just grow into something else? Colic turns into tantrums, constipation turns into picky eaters, skipped milestones … Read more
If you’re a parent struggling with the challenges of chronic neurological conditions in your child—ranging from autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder to anxiety, seizures, and OCD—then you’re likely familiar with the emotions that come along with these challenges such as frustration, exhaustion, and a relentless pursuit of answers. Despite navigating traditional medical avenues, searching … Read more
Perhaps the only thing more frustrating than trying to soothe an inconsolable crying and colicky baby is trying to figure out the real root cause of their discomfort. When you turn to your parents, friends, and Facebook Groups for advice you’ll hear everything from gas and tummy problems to tongue ties and food intolerances, … Read more
As a parent, nothing can prepare you for the distress of seeing your baby cry inconsolably for hours on end. If your little one is crying for more than three hours a day and seems impossible to comfort, there is a good chance they are experiencing colic – a diagnosis that affects about 25% of … Read more
“Around six weeks old, we could tell Graham was physically uncomfortable. During birth, his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck three times and his heart rate dropped after each contraction, so we knew we were lucky he was born as healthy as he was. He had been diagnosed with GERD and with his reflux … Read more
As a parent myself, I know firsthand how distressing it is to hear your baby cry incessantly. When it’s just a little whimper, we want to jump right in and comfort them, but when it’s all day, every day, and they’re writhing in discomfort and can’t sleep, it’s excruciating to witness. This could be a … Read more
“3 Simple Steps to Long Term Health for our Kids: Eat 👩🍼, Sleep 💤, Poop 💩” With more and more stressors and challenges layering on our kids it can be hard to know where to start. In early development from nursing 👩🍼, sleeping 💤, and pooping 💩, to ear infections 🤒 and colic, to … Read more