Why the Nervous System Is the Foundation for Everything (From Newborns to Teens) with Dr Grace Stottelaar.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Grace Stottelaar, Director and Chiropractor from Flourish, to unpack one of the most important — and often overlooked — foundations of child development: the nervous system.

From newborns through to early adolescence, a child’s nervous system plays a key role in how they sleep, feed, regulate emotions, learn, and engage with the world around them.

We break this down in a way that actually makes sense for parents — no jargon, just practical insights you can take away and use straight away.

In this episode, we cover:

What the nervous system actually is (in simple terms)
Why it’s so important in the early years
Signs your child’s nervous system might be under stress
How this can impact sleep, feeding, behaviour, and learning
Simple, practical ways to support your child at home
How chiropractic care can support regulation across all ages
The changes you might notice when things start to improve

If you’ve ever wondered “Is this just a phase?” or “Should I be concerned?” — this episode will give you a really helpful lens to understand what’s going on underneath the surface.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how supporting the nervous system can make a real difference in your child’s day-to-day life.

Find Dr Grace Stottelaar @ Flourish: Website: https://flourishalbury.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishalburychiro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishalbury/ Find more about Maegen and the My Word Health team Website: https://www.mywordhealth.com.au/ Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/mywordhealth Facebook: Facebookfacebook.com/mywordhealth

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