Gearing up for Back to School

August is a great time to regroup and assess what might make the next school year more fulfilling for your child. Common reasons people call to make appointments are the following:

 

1) Help with adjustment to new school or daycare situation. 

Children do better when we address these changes proactively to keep them balanced through the change. Any observations you have on how your child has handled change/stress in the past will help us treat them holistically. For example, does your child tend to have trouble sleeping or act out with tantrums during times of change? If so, we can help balance the nervous system ahead of time to minimize these problems in September. Families that stay ahead of the curve are happy families!

2) Lingering health problems such as ADHD, asthma, allergies, stomachaches, or eczema. August is a perfect time to start treatment for these issues, and get into a new routine before school starts.  

3) Sleep problems. Nothing brings out sleep difficulties like a Portland summer. If your child is up until 10 pm and groggy in the morning, we can help shift those patterns so that schoolnights are spent in valuable sleep instead of power struggles. Proper sleep enhances learning, mood, and optimizes music and sports performance (not to mention quality of life!).