“A wealth of Information Creates a Poverty of Attention.”

- Herbert Simon

There’s no arguing we’re living in a time overflowing with information, where it can be hard to separate fact from opinion, expertise from passion. Everywhere we look, we’re told what to think, what to try, and what to worry about.

As parents, that flood of information can feel especially hard to filter out when it comes to our kids’ health and the constant barrage of questions that might weigh on you through the child-rearing years

Why won’t my baby sleep? Why does my child seem uncomfortable so much of the time? Are they behind—or maybe even too busy? Why do they get sick more often than other kids? Are their allergies normal? How do I help with my child’s anxiety or irritability? Why does it seem so hard for them to focus? In what ways is screen time affecting them?

The newest research shows we should be concerned. A study published in JAMA (July 2025) found that the rate of chronic conditions in children ages 3–17 rose to 45.7% in 2023.

Where Do We Even Start?

We can’t do nothing, but how do we sort through all the information and noise to begin to make an impact on our family’s health?

We, at Strive Chiropractic, aren’t aiming to congest your mind with more information or opinionated help, but we want to reassure you that you do not have to have the answers to everything. The best place to start evaluating the state of your child’s overall health is by having their nervous system checked!

Why The Nervous System, You Might Ask?

Think of the nervous system as your child’s “command center.” It’s the way the brain talks to the body, using tiny electrical and chemical signals that travel through nerves. This system makes sure the basics—like breathing, heartbeat, and digestion— happen automatically. It also manages bigger things, like movement, memory, emotions, focus, and even how your child responds to stress.

In other words, the nervous system helps everything in the body work together and allows kids to react to the world around them in a healthy way, much like traffic signals keep traffic moving the way it should.

45.7% of children Ages 3-17 have chronic conditions.

See why evaluating the nervous system can help identify why your child might be experiencing certain symptoms, if their body is misfiring, and how issues have compounded over time?

With over 40+ years of combined experience and over 16 years of helping real patients in Fargo-WF-Moorhead-DL and beyond achieve real results, we, at Strive Chiropractic are the experts at neurologically-focused chiropractic care. To start, we take an objective look at your child’s nervous system – measuring how well their body can adapt to, handle, and manage the stressors of everyday life. The best part is, our scanning technology allow us to create clear, easy-to-understand reports that show you exactly what’s happening inside your child’s body.

Strive Chiropractic is here to partner with you in your family’s health, but most importantly, we want you to feel heard and supported in this challenging time of raising kids. Even the Surgeon General’s Advisory warns that almost half of parents—48%—say their stress feels completely overwhelming most days (hhs.gov). Relatable? Our answer is simple…

Just. Get. Checked.

There is nobody more equipped to do right by their children than you, their parent, and we trust you’ll find that our nervous system screenings will leave you feeling empowered!