02/18/2026
“They said it was just sleep struggles.” 😔
Maybe you were told they will grow out of it. Maybe you tried new routines, supplements like artificial melatonin, or longer wind-downs. Some things help for a little while. But deep down, you can tell your child’s body is still on edge.
Many parents notice waking constantly, difficulty settling, night terrors, bedwetting, or never seeming fully rested. These are not just sleep habits. They can be signs the nervous system is stuck in fight or flight.
Up to 25–30% of children experience ongoing sleep challenges. 📊
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Sleep is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. This system regulates sleep cycles, digestion, breathing, and bladder control automatically.
When a child’s nervous system stays in stress mode, the body has a harder time settling and staying asleep. This can lead to:
• frequent waking because the brain stays alert
• difficulty reaching deep, restorative sleep
• night terrors from incomplete nervous system transitions
• bedwetting due to delayed brain and bladder coordination
• restless sleep and never feeling fully restored
This is not your fault. And it is not your child’s fault. Their nervous system may simply need support shifting out of stress mode.
At Summit Life Chiropractic, we are proud providers with PX Docs. Our nervous system scans help identify stress patterns that may affect sleep, regulation, and recovery.
When the nervous system begins to regulate, many families notice their child falls asleep easier, stays asleep longer, and finally gets deeper, more peaceful rest. 💛
➡️ If you are in Boise or the Treasure Valley, send us a DM to connect with our nervous system experts. Nationwide families can use the PXDocs directory through the link in our bio.
➡️ Comment SLEEP and we will send you the PXDocs Sleep Index to help you understand your child’s sleep patterns and when to seek help.
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