Entries by Dr. Nate DeJong

Do Babies Grow Out of Colic?

If your baby cries endlessly, arches their back, or struggles to sleep, you’ve likely been told, “Don’t worry—they’ll grow out of it.” But many parents sense there’s more going on.  Colic isn’t simply a phase or a temperament issue—it’s often a signal that your baby’s nervous system is under stress. Research and clinical experience increasingly […]

What Blood Tests and MRIs Can’t Reveal About Your Child’s Health

When your child isn’t thriving, every unanswered question weighs heavily. You’ve seen the pediatrician, run blood tests, maybe even invested in MRIs or other advanced scans—yet the results keep coming back “normal.” Meanwhile, your child continues to face sleep struggles, digestive discomfort, emotional outbursts, or developmental challenges. However, many parents don’t realize that standard medical […]

Is Your Child’s Nervous System Sabotaging Their School Success?

About seven million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. And if your child is having a tough time at school—struggling to focus, stay calm, or handle transitions—and nothing you’ve tried seems to truly help, you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves doing everything they can: behavior charts, therapy, medication, extra support […]

Why Medication Alone Doesn’t Work for ADHD — And What to Do Instead

You’ve tried the traditional route.  The diagnosis. The prescriptions. The behavior charts. Maybe things got a little better… but the real struggles never disappeared. The meltdowns, the focus issues, the emotional rollercoasters—they’re still there. And deep down, you know there has to be something more. The truth is that many ADHD treatments only focus on […]