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In this episode, I sit down with pediatric chiropractor Dr. Tracey Norman to explore how chiropractic care supports children’s brain and nervous system development beyond back pain. We discuss the connection between movement, the vagus nerve, stress regulation, and early childhood development, along with simple strategies parents can use to help their children build healthier, more resilient nervous systems.
About My Guest:
Dr. Tracey Norman is a prenatal, pediatric, and family chiropractor dedicated to helping children and families thrive through nervous system-focused chiropractic care. Drawing from her own childhood experience with chiropractic and years of clinical practice, she helps parents understand how movement, nervous system regulation, and early intervention can support healthier development and improved well-being for children.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover why chiropractic care focuses on restoring healthy nervous system communication—not simply relieving pain—and how that may influence sleep, digestion, emotional regulation, movement, and overall development in children.
- Understand how simple strategies like diaphragmatic breathing, crawling, walking backward, and daily movement help regulate the vagus nerve, support brain development, and improve attention and resilience.
- Learn why helping the entire family regulate stress, rather than focusing only on symptoms, creates a stronger foundation for children’s neurological development and long-term health.
Connect with Tracey Norman:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraceynorman/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.traceynorman
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracey.wright.7165/
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More about Connect My Brain:
Why is this happening to my kid and what can I do about it? If you are the parent of a developmentally delayed child then you’ve probably asked this question more than once. That’s where I come in! I’m Dr. Laura Hanson and I specialize in identifying the “why” and telling you the “what.” Join me every Thursday for a deeper look at how our brains are wired and how to get the most out of your mind. Are you looking to break negative patterns, overcome mood disorders, or optimize your potential? Maybe your child struggles with ADHD, OCD or other learning difficulties. Tune in to Connect My Brain, where I explain concepts like biofeedback and neurofeedback, brainwave frequencies, and much more. Let me help you change your life by changing your mind! Contact me HERE.
