11/10/2025
We fully expect kids to express their emotions and be quicker to react than adults even having a few meltdowns here or there.
So how do you tell if your child is acting normally for their age or completely overwhelmed? First of all, you know your child best, follow your instincts. But here are some questions to help your reflect.
✅ Do they over react to anything that makes them upset?
✅ Constantly irritable and angry at siblings?
✅ Do they struggle with anxiety?
✅ Do they have an abnormal amount of trouble following rules?
✅ Do they act out aggressively often with pushing, hitting, throwing things?
This type of “over reaction” to normal events in the day of a child might be common but are not normal.
We noticed our Maple had heightened emotions after getting back from our trip. She was having emotional meltdowns over seemingly small things like messing up during school work, her Legos not fitting correctly, etc. On top of that she began freezing when it came time to make decisions like which shoes to wear, which book to read, or how to do her hair. We could see the struggle in her nervous system and knew we needed to prioritize her nervous system health even more!
Your child’s nervous system might be stuck in a state of fight or flight, feeling like their foot is pressed on the gas pedal at all times, making it difficult for them to process their emotions, decision making, and more.
✨We can help! ✨
Aligning the spine frees up the nerves in your child’s body that bring messages to and from the brain to the rest of entire body. When the nerves are free of interference, their nervous system is calm and adaptable.
You’ll see an increase in emotional regulation and a decrease in meltdowns, irritability, and poor decision making.
Is your child struggling? Click on the link in our bio!
