“They’ll Grow Out of It” – The Phrase That’s Failing Our Kids
Hearing “They’ll grow out of it” when your child is struggling can be incredibly frustrating—especially when your gut is telling you there’s more going on. 😣 At Innate, we’ve seen time and again that kids don’t just grow out of things like colic, reflux, or sensory struggles… they often grow into bigger challenges like ADHD or Sensory Processing Disorder. Instead of the old “wait and see” advice, tune into this video from Dr. Drake as he breaks down why these struggles aren’t just phases—and how your child’s neurology plays a key role in what’s really going on.
The #1 Most Frustrating Phrase Still Repeated by Traditional Pediatricians Today – “Don’t Worry, They’ll Grow Out Of It”!
For over 15 years, I’ve heard countless stories from parents who were understandably concerned about their child’s colic, constant crying, chronic ear infections, digestive issues, developmental delays, or sensory meltdowns—only to be told to “wait and see.” Later, those same parents discover what their instincts were telling them all along: these early symptoms are actually signs of deeper neurological stress that kids don’t simply grow out of.
Instead, they often GROW INTO chronic health challenges like Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Asthma, Allergies, and beyond.
So, if you’ve ever been told to "just wait it out" while your child battles with poor sleep, extreme fussiness, chronic congestion, constipation, or intense meltdowns—this video is for you. These issues have underlying neurological causes that need to be addressed at the root, not ignored with crossed fingers and hope. And that’s exactly what we’re breaking down in this video.
This message is for every parent who’s felt frustrated, confused, or dismissed—who knows deep down something more is going on beneath the surface, but keeps hearing, “They’ll grow out of it.”
We’ll dive into how common early childhood conditions—things like colic, ear infections, digestive struggles, and sensory overwhelm—are often tied to neurological dysfunction and unresolved stress within the nervous system. And more importantly, we’ll explain why Neurologically-Focused Pediatric Chiropractic Care is a powerful approach not just for symptom relief, but for truly restoring nervous system health and helping your child thrive developmentally.
Let’s introduce you to Ruby.
When Ruby’s tantrums started intensifying, her parents stopped waiting and chose to take action. She was having intense meltdowns that escalated quickly and took forever to calm. Like many, her parents wondered if this was just "normal toddler behavior." But something felt off—and thankfully, they listened to that instinct.
Just weeks into care, they noticed a shift. Ruby’s tantrums became fewer and more manageable, and her communication began to blossom. She started using more words and expressing herself with confidence. Her parents finally felt like they could breathe again—and more importantly, Ruby was starting to thrive.
We absolutely love when parents like Ruby’s trust their gut. It’s an incredible thing to witness when a child begins to reconnect and regulate simply because their nervous system is finally getting the support it needs.
So What’s Really Going On?
The hard truth is this: most of the “phases” pediatricians brush off are anything but. Kids don’t just grow out of neurological stress and dysfunction—because it’s not a phase, it’s a pattern. One that needs to be addressed at the source.
Here’s how the “Perfect Storm” builds:
It starts with prenatal stress during pregnancy.
Then add in birth interventions—forceps, vacuum, induction, or c-section—that cause birth trauma.
Follow that with early exposure to antibiotics, medications, environmental toxins, and inflammatory foods…
This chain reaction overwhelms the nervous system, disrupts the brain-gut connection, and leaves a child stuck in fight-or-flight mode—what we call dysautonomia. It creates layers of stress and dysfunction that don’t resolve on their own. Instead, they show up as immune issues, digestive problems, sensory sensitivities, and delays.
In the chiropractic world, we call this underlying issue subluxation—neurological interference that throws off communication between the brain and body. It’s at the heart of chronic issues, from asthma and eczema to ADHD and SPD.
Once you understand subluxation, dysregulation, and dysautonomia, everything starts to click. You’ll finally have the answers you’ve been searching for late at night, wondering why your child is struggling—and what you can do about it.
As a Neurologically-Focused Pediatric Chiropractor, our team at Innate Family Chiropractic is trained to dig deep—to uncover the stress patterns in your child’s nervous system through a detailed case history and cutting-edge neurological scans that detect subluxation and dysautonomia.
If you’re tired of being told to “wait and see,” trust your intuition. There is a reason your child is struggling—and there is a solution.