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Does this sound familiar?

The holidays are supposed to be joyful. But when you have a child with a dysregulated nervous system, the season feels more like survival mode.

 

The noise. The people. The schedule changes. The sugar overload. The overstimulation. The late nights. The travel.

 

It all stacks.

 

And then the meltdowns start.

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You're already dreading:

  • Family gatherings where your child melts down

  • Schedule disruptions that wreck their (and your) sleep

  • Sensory overload from lights, sounds, and crowds

  • The sugar crashes and behavioral aftermath

  • Judgment from family members who "don't get it"

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What If You Could Support Your Child's Nervous System — Starting Now?

Here's the truth: You can't control the chaos of the holidays. But you CAN build small, simple traditions into your home that help your child's nervous system regulate.

Traditions that calm instead of overwhelm.
Traditions that connect instead of stress.
Traditions that give your child's body the signal: You're safe.

That's exactly what we're teaching in this class.

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In This 30-Minute Class, You'll Discover:

✓ Why the holidays trigger nervous system overwhelm in sensory kids, anxious kids, and ADHD kids

✓ The science of regulation — how small routines send safety signals to the brain

✓ Morning, mealtime, and bedtime traditions that support calm (instead of chaos)

✓ What to do when meltdowns happen anyway — practical tools for in-the-moment regulation

✓ How to set boundaries with family without guilt or conflict

✓ Micro-routines you can start TODAY — no complicated systems, no overwhelm

✓ When routines aren't enough — how chiropractic care supports deeper nervous system regulation

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Presented by Dr. Abbie Ballard

 Owner of Ballard Family Chiropractic | Certified Pediatric Chiropractor (ICPA) | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Mom who gets it

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Why This Matters

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The holidays can be magical and messy at the same time. Late nights, extra sugar, travel, and new routines push little nervous systems out of their groove — which looks like meltdowns, sleep trouble, and snappy mornings.

 

This isn’t “bad behavior.” It’s a body asking for support. At BFC we teach families how to pump the brakes, reconnect, and rewire holiday chaos into calm rhythms.

They don’t grow out of stress — they grow around it. Let’s help them grow through it.

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This Class Is For You If:

→ Your child melts down during holiday gatherings
→ Schedule changes wreck your family's sleep and mood
→ You're dreading the sensory overload of December
→ Your child has ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing issues, or autism spectrum traits
→ You've tried "all the strategies" but nothing seems to stick
→ You want practical tools that actually work (not just theory)
→ You're a mom who's tired of survival mode and ready for support

BONUS:
VIP Attendee Offer

Everyone who attends this class will receive a VIP offer for $30 off a new patient consultation at Ballard Family Chiropractic (regularly $120).

Because sometimes, your child needs more than routines. Sometimes, they need nervous system care.

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Ready To Learn More?

Join Dr. Ballard for a deep dive discussion in creating new traditions that help regulate the whole family!

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Call: 217-347-5010

Text: 618-389-6870

info@ballardfamilychiro.com

Location:

14225 Rickelman 

Effingham, IL 62401

Office Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

8:30 -  5:30

© 2025 Ballard Family Chiropractic

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