You’re not imagining it. Your usually sweet, silly kiddo is suddenly riding an emotional

rollercoaster. They’re melting down over popsicles, refusing naps, and crying at the drop of a

hat. You’ve tried earlier bedtimes, less screen time, fewer treats… and still, they’re overwhelmed

and have meltdowns.

And you start to wonder: Is it just the summer heat… or is something deeper going on?

The Nervous System: Summer’s Unsung Hero (or Villain)

Picture your child’s nervous system like a thermostat. When it’s balanced, their body and brain

can adapt to heat, noise, excitement, and change. But when that “thermostat” gets stuck on high

everything overheats.

The fireworks. The skipped naps. The constant screen time because school’s out. Even the

subtle stress of being out of routine.

For kids, all of this can send their developing nervous system into overdrive.

That’s when we see the symptoms like big emotions, trouble sleeping, anxiety, digestive issues,

and even physical tension in their little necks and shoulders.

Why Pediatric Chiropractic Helps

At Inspire Health Chiropractic in Seneca, Dr. Jake and Dr. Spencer work with so many parents

who say the same thing: “I just want to help my child feel more like themselves again.”

So, here’s how we do that. Every adjustment we give is designed to support the nervous system by removing the tension

and interference that build up when kids are overstimulated. We look for areas in the spine that

aren’t moving well (often from growth, posture, or stress) and gently restore balance.

When the nervous system is calm and regulated, the changes are incredible:

✅ Kids fall asleep easier and stay asleep longer.

✅ Their moods stabilize.

✅ Their digestion improves.

And that “meltdown mode”? It starts to fade.It’s not magic. It’s simply the nervous system functioning without interference like it was

designed to.

The Calm After the Storm

So, If your summer days have felt a little stormy, you’re not alone. But you also don’t have to

wait it out.

Pediatric chiropractic care offers kids a safe, natural way to help you kiddo reset so their bodies

and emotions can settle, and they can get back to being the calm, joyful little humans they truly

are.

We’d be honored to be part of your child’s care team this summer. Reach out to our team at

(864) 654-2770 to learn more or schedule a visit with Dr. Spencer or Dr. Jake today!