Fall Family Wellness: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy + Regulated This Season
Fall is a beautiful season—but it’s also one of the most stressful for your child’s nervous system. Shifting routines, less sunshine, more screen time, and immune stress can quickly lead to emotional dysregulation, frequent illness, and poor sleep. In this video, Dr. Drake walks you through what’s really happening in your child’s nervous system during the fall—and how to help them stay balanced, resilient, and well all season long. We use INSiGHT scans to assess nervous system stress and create personalized plans to keep your family thriving. Ready to shift from stress to strength this season? We’re here for you.
Hey everyone, Dr. Drake here from Innate Family Chiropractic in Owasso.
Let’s talk about fall—not just the fun stuff like pumpkin patches and cozy clothes—but the stress, the immune dips, and the nervous system overload that can creep in fast this season.
And more importantly—how you can help your kids stay well and emotionally balanced through it all.
Every fall, we see a major uptick in families dealing with things like:
Poor sleep
Emotional outbursts or meltdowns
More colds, ear infections, or immune challenges
Focus and behavior issues at school
Just general fatigue and burnout
Why? Because the nervous system doesn’t love constant change.
When your child is navigating new routines, more indoor time, increased tech exposure, and changing foods/sleep cycles…
…the nervous system gets overwhelmed. It shifts into stress mode. And it stays there.
This “stuck on” stress response is called dysautonomia—and it’s more common in kids than we realize.
Your child’s nervous system runs the show—it controls immunity, digestion, emotions, and more.
So when it’s overloaded, everything suffers.
We’re not just talking about cold viruses or food sensitivities here. We’re talking about how well your child’s body can adapt to those challenges.
That’s why we use INSiGHT scans in our office. They show us how much stress the nervous system is under, and where it’s stuck or subluxated.
Then we use gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments to help release that tension—so their brain and body can get back on the same page.
In addition to care, here are 4 practical ways to support your family this fall:
Fuel with protein, fats, and fiber
This stabilizes blood sugar and energy.
Avoid sugar crashes and gut-disrupting snacks.
Protect sleep and tech boundaries
Try earlier bedtimes and a nightly wind-down without screens.
No devices in bedrooms = better rest.
Strengthen the immune system from the inside out
Nervous system care helps your immune system stay responsive and strong.
Adjustments can reduce stress load and boost resilience.
Watch for emotional red flags
If your child is more reactive, overwhelmed, or withdrawn, their nervous system may be stuck in fight-or-flight.
Don’t wait for the symptoms to spiral—get a scan.
Fall doesn’t have to be a season of sickness and stress.
When we care for the nervous system, we give our families a better shot at enjoying everything this season has to offer.
If your child—or your whole household—is stuck in survival mode this fall, we’d love to help.
Let’s start with INSiGHT scans, assess how their system is adapting, and build a care plan that helps you shift from stress → strength.
Reach out to schedule, or head to our blog to learn more!
We’re here to help your family thrive this season.