Accelerate Integrative Family Wellness

10/28/2025

If feeding feels stressful, you’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to stay that way. 💕
I’d love to hear from you — comment below with your answer 👇 and I’ll DM you a few simple ways to make feeding feel calmer and more connected again. 🍼✨

10/27/2025

‼️Parents, this might shock you: if your child snores, it’s not normal‼️

Many parents think a little snore at night is harmless or even cute. But the truth is, snoring in children is a sign that something deeper is going on. It often means their airway isn’t working the way it should, and their body is working overtime just to breathe while they sleep.

One of the hidden causes can be a tongue or lip tie. When the tongue can’t move freely or rest against the roof of the mouth, it affects how your child breathes, sleeps, and even grows. Over time, that small restriction can lead to:
➡️ Restless sleep and night waking
➡️ Morning irritability or exhaustion
➡️ Bedwetting or nightmares
➡️ Trouble focusing or hyperactivity
➡️ Mouth breathing and changes in facial growth

This isn’t about guilt or blame. It’s about awareness. When you understand the why, you can change the what next.

✨ Early assessment and the right support can completely transform your child’s sleep, focus, and overall well-being.

💬 Has your child ever been checked for a tongue or lip tie? It could be the missing link behind their snoring and sleep struggles.

10/24/2025

Sometimes, the hardest part about being a parent isn’t what you see — it’s what you sense.
You notice small changes: your once easygoing child suddenly becomes anxious, overly perfectionistic, or avoids light and sound. Maybe they seem uncoordinated, “off,” or not quite themselves… but every test comes back “normal.”

As a practitioner, I’ve seen too many families dismissed or told “they’ll grow out of it,” when in reality, their child’s immune and nervous systems are crying out for help.

💔 These subtle shifts can sometimes point to conditions like PANS or PANDAS — where the body’s immune response starts affecting the brain. Early recognition truly changes outcomes.

If any of these signs feel familiar, please don’t brush them off.
Send me a DM — I’ll guide you on what steps to take next and how to get your child the support they need.

✨You’re not alone, and there is a path forward✨

10/22/2025

I’ve seen so many parents confused and heartbroken when their child suddenly starts acting “different.” 💔
Has your child ever had behavior that seemed completely out of character?
What did you notice first — anxiety, irritability, mood swings, or changes in sleep or focus?

Sometimes what looks like “just behavior” isn’t behavioral at all — it’s biochemical.
In children with PANS or PANDAS, the immune system can trigger inflammation that affects the brain — leading to sudden changes in emotions, focus, and personality.

It’s not bad behavior.
It’s the body asking for help. 💛

Comment your answer below — and I’ll DM you how to start uncovering what’s really going on beneath the surface.

10/20/2025

Ever wonder why your child’s anxiety seems to appear out of nowhere, especially at night? 🌙

What if it isn’t just emotional or developmental, but a sign that the immune system is under stress?

The brain and immune system constantly communicate. When the immune system becomes overactive after an infection, toxin exposure, or gut imbalance, it can create inflammation that affects mood, sleep, and behavior.

I’ve seen children who suddenly develop fears, OCD-like patterns, or restless nights not because of stress or behavior issues, but because their bodies are inflamed and struggling to regulate.

When we reduce inflammation, support gut health, and restore immune balance, emotional regulation often improves naturally.

Could your child’s anxiety be their body’s way of asking for deeper healing?

10/17/2025

Most parents expect easier feeding after a tongue or lip tie release… but the wins go far beyond that.

When oral function improves, everything changes — not just feeding.
We’ve seen families experience incredible ripple effects once their child can finally move, swallow, and breathe the way nature intended.

✨ Here’s what we often see post-release:
✅ Shorter, easier feedings → more energy for play
✅ Calmer sleep → less night waking
✅ Clearer early speech → easier communication
✅ Better digestion → fewer spit-ups or reflux
✅ Happier mealtimes → less stress for parents

These are the kind of changes that make parents say, “I wish we’d done this sooner.”
Because when you restore function, you restore freedom — for your child and for your family.

🔁 Save and share this with a parent who’s in the thick of feeding or speech struggles — this could be the hope they need.

10/15/2025

🤔 Is the rise in lip and tongue tie diagnoses a breakthrough… or just a fad?

It’s a question I hear all the time.
And honestly — it’s a fair one.

Here’s the truth 👇
Tongue and lip ties aren’t new. They’ve existed forever. What’s new is our awareness of how they affect feeding, speech, posture, sleep, and even digestion.

Yes, we’re seeing more releases now — but that’s not because it’s trendy. It’s because more parents are finally getting answers to struggles that were once brushed off as “just picky eating” or “they’ll grow out of it.”

Awareness isn’t a fad — it’s progress.

✨ Let’s talk about it: Do you think tongue and lip ties are being overdiagnosed or finally recognized for what they are? Drop your thoughts below — I’d love to hear your perspective.

10/13/2025

You’d be surprised how often emotional outbursts, feeding struggles, and even speech delays trace back to something physical: restricted tongue or lip movement.

When a child can’t move their tongue freely, it affects more than just feeding. It can limit how they chew, swallow, and even how they express themselves. Imagine the frustration of knowing what you want to say or eat… but your body won’t cooperate.

At Accelerate Integrative Family Wellness, we look beyond the surface. We uncover the root causes that impact oral function, development, and behavior — because when we fix the function, we often fix the frustration.

💬 Wondering if your child’s feeding or speech challenges could be linked to restricted oral movement? Send me a DM — I’ll share some simple ways to spot the signs and what steps to take next.

06/11/2025

Is winding down for bedtime something you struggle with? I know I do! Here are three tips, that might make it just a bit easier.

06/11/2025

Primitive reflexes, lifestyle, screen time, food, nutrition, feeding and inflammation are all such important factors in the health and development of not just baby’s, but kids and adults.

This latest paper, shared by our dear colleague and trusted preferred provider Dr J, at Neuro Health Chiropractic Center, is such an important read for any parent that is considering introducing or using screens in their house.

PDF | For citation: Vezenkov, S.R., Manolova, V.R. (2025) Screen-Induced Pathological Vestibular Reflex: A Specific Marker of Early Screen Addiction.... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

06/09/2025

The next tip for mindful eating!

06/09/2025

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