10/19/2026
How is my kid absolutely EXHAUSTED… but somehow refusing to wind down? 😅
The yawning? Yes. The eye rubbing? Yes. The undereye bags? Starting to form. The bargaining and last-minute requests? We've heard it all. Actually going to sleep? Absolutely not.
If you know, you know.
Sometimes, kids are clearly tired but still have a hard time settling down.
🧠 So what's going on?
Your child's Autonomic Nervous System plays a role in how their body shifts between being alert and being at rest.
Think gas pedal and brake.
The sympathetic side helps keep us alert and ready to go. The parasympathetic side helps support rest, digestion, and recovery.
Sometimes, a tired kiddo still has a hard time winding down. And it doesn't always look like they're sleepy.
It might look like bouncing off the walls, struggling with transitions, big emotions, meltdowns, or that one more burst of energy right when bedtime rolls around.
For some kids, overwhelm can even look like hitting, throwing, or destructive behavior. There's not always one simple explanation, but those moments can be a sign that your kiddo is having a hard time coping with what they're feeling.
Of course, sleep struggles can have lots of contributing factors, from routines and schedule changes to stress and individual sleep needs. If it's becoming a regular struggle, talk with your child's healthcare provider.
🤍 And moms, be honest… how much of this sounds like YOU, too?
“I can't caffeinate myself any further.”
“I'm exhausted, but the second I get a moment to myself, my brain won't shut off.”
Sometimes we get so used to pushing through that we forget what actually feeling rested is like.
And just because you can function on less sleep doesn't mean you're getting enough.
So tell us… is the tired-but-wired struggle happening at your house with your kiddo, with you, or both? 😅
📍 Summit Life Chiropractic | Boise, Idaho
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