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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Eat, Sleep, Poop

We understand it can be overwhelming to know where to start when your child faces challenges. We want to help unpack some of these challenges. The “little” things, such as eating, sleeping, and pooping struggles, can be tied to more significant challenges.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

How Can Chiropractic Help?

You may have seen another mom on a Facebook group mention something like, “Have you tried Chiropractic care?” or “My son/daughter got adjusted, and it helped everything….” If this is you and you thought to yourself, “How does chiropractic care help my kids?” Well, you’re not alone.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

What is the Vagus Nerve?

With all the research, biohacking, and natural science that has been reported on the Vagus Nerve lately, it's cool to hear about a part of our nervous system that can have such an amazing impact on our health and adaptability. But did you know the vagus nerve is also very important for our kid's development, behavior, and sensory comfort? Let’s dig into the science of an active vagus nerve and a vagus nerve that is “turned down”.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

What is Subluxation?

Subluxation is stress on the nervous system, which can lead to a range of issues, including gut problems, sensory issues, emotional and behavioral challenges, and immune system issues. However, on the other side of subluxation is a healthy nervous system that regulates the gut, immune system, and motor system and gets everything in sync with your child's brain or hard drive.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Natural Sleep Solutions For the Whole Family

Do you have a child that struggles with getting enough sleep? Maybe your kid has a lot of energy and doesn’t know how to relax for bedtime. In this article we dive into why sleep is important and what can happen when anyone in the family doesn't get quality sleep.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Why Is Vagus Nerve Health So Important For Kids?

If you are in the health world and follow natural, holistic living, there is no doubt that you’ve heard of the vagus nerve. But did you know the vagus nerve plays a critical role in your child’s development, behavior, and sensory comfort?

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Pregnancy, Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pregnancy, Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Birth Trauma

Birth is tough work, both for mothers and babies. There are a lot of pressures and forces being exerted onto your baby during their journey into the world.

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Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics, Family Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Is Miralax Safe for Kids?

If your child is one of the 30% of children that struggles with constipation you know that constipation often leads to frustration, irritability and general unhappiness in kids of any age. It is also likely that you’ve heard of Miralax…

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Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

Does My Child Have Hypotonia?

As a parent hearing your child has low tone you might be wondering, “What does low tone even mean?” And then you might think, “What does that mean for my child?”

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Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Wong-Homer, DC & Dr. Rachel Wong-Homer, DC

How Chiropractic Helps with Breastfeeding

Even in situations where moms have met with lactation consultants and they have tried everything, the improvements may be temporary. Chiropractic is posed to provide support for breastfeeding in a unique way that we think more and more moms need to hear about.

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