Has your child been making amazing progress… And now it feels like everything’s stalled? Or even slipping backwards?!

As Neurologically-Focused Pediatric Chiropractors, we see this more often than you may think, and it’s one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing journey! This video from Dr. Sheppard will help clear some things up! 👏

That 3-week sleep regression, the return of meltdowns, the clinginess that came out of nowhere, it’s not a sign that care isn’t working. It’s actually one of the clearest signs that your child’s nervous system is unwinding and releasing! Just like cleaning out your closet or pantry… It gets a little messier before we can reorganize it all into pretty containers and label makers! 🤪

In fact, neuroscience proves to us that healing is non-linear. It’s a lot of “two steps forward, one step back” at first! Growth spurts, immune stress, environmental toxins, emotional changes… All of these can cause temporary plateaus (or even regression) as your child’s nervous system works hard behind the scenes to integrate and level up. 💪

In this podcast, Dr. Sheppard breaks down:

👉 Why regressions are often a good sign 👉 How growth spurts & illness impact neurological healing 👉 What toxins, stress, and therapy overload do to the nervous system 👉 And how to stay the course with confidence, knowing progress is still being made

You're doing better than you think, and their nervous system is too. 🫶

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