Summer Wellness Tips from Dr. Mary

Summer brings so much joy, including barefoot adventures, sun-soaked afternoons, and popsicles on the porch. But amidst the excitement of swim lessons and backyard playdates, it can be easy to overlook what is happening beneath the surface. Just like we protect our kids with SPF and safety rules, their emotional and physical wellness needs just as much care and attention.

In this blog, Dr. Mary shares gentle ways to support your child’s nervous system, nurture their growing bodies, and create rhythms that help them feel safe, seen, and steady through the highs and heat of the season. Because a child who feels emotionally secure is more likely to thrive while playing, exploring, and resting.

Let’s make this summer not just fun, but truly nourishing.

Rest, Reset, and Reimagine: Summer Wellness Tips Inspired by Hypnotherapy

Summer can be overstimulating for kids—longer days, erratic schedules, and extra screen time can all disrupt sleep and emotional balance. That’s where hypnotherapy steps in as a gentle, imaginative way to help children reset their minds and bodies.

Drawing from A Hypnotherapy Bedtime Story, Dr. Mary encourages bedtime rituals that support emotional safety and deep rest. Visualizations, affirming language, and positive suggestions before sleep can help calm the nervous system and set the stage for confident, joyful days.

Summer tip: Try a nightly wind-down with guided imagery and soft breathwork. Bonus points if you read from a story that reminds your child how powerful, loved, and safe they truly are. A Hypnotherapy Bedtime Story is a gift not just to the child, but to you as the parent. Most parents who read this book say, “I wish my parent(s) read this to me when I was a kid.” 

 Massage & Movement: Summer Wellness Tips to Support Growing Bodies

From cannonballs to cartwheels, summer is full of physical adventure—but even healthy movement can lead to tension, misalignment, or fatigue in little bodies. Pediatric massage and chiropractic care support optimal alignment, reduce inflammation, and improve energy flow throughout the body.

In Pediatric Wellness, Dr. Mary explains how spinal health, muscle tone, and nervous system regulation are all deeply connected and how proactive care can prevent discomfort before it starts. Therapeutic touch also helps kids feel safe and connected, especially when routines are a little more chaotic than usual.

Summer tip: Schedule regular bodywork like massage or gentle chiropractic adjustments to support posture, coordination, and comfort throughout the season.

Teach, Don’t Just Treat: Summer Wellness Tips for Young Minds

Children are naturally curious—and when we invite them into their own wellness journey, we empower them to understand and care for their bodies. Dr. Mary’s books like A Chiropractic Story and A Craniosacral Story are designed to take the mystery out of holistic care, helping kids feel confident and included.

Whether it’s explaining what an adjustment is or walking them through how craniosacral therapy feels, these stories encourage healthy conversation and trust between parent, child, and practitioner.

Summer tip: Bring your child into the conversation! Read about wellness together, as a family, and let your children ask questions about how their body works. The more they know, the more likely they are to advocate for themselves—now and in the future.

Summer Wellness Tips for Staying Ahead of Illness

Scraped knees and sunburns get all the attention in the summer, but what about the hidden stressors that wear down your child’s immune system, disrupt their digestion, or throw off their mood? Prevention isn’t just about being prepared for emergencies; it’s about giving the body what it needs before issues arise. And that’s where Dr. Mary’s integrative approach truly shines.

In her book Pediatric Wellness: How to Care for Your Child, Dr. Mary dives deep into the connection between the nervous system, immune function, and overall vitality. She explains how even small misalignments in the spine or unchecked inflammation can lead to recurring issues like frequent colds, irritability, sleep disturbances, or digestive discomfort. And in the summer, when routines shift and exposure to heat, sugar, chlorine, and screen time increases, these imbalances can become more pronounced.

Summer tip: Don’t wait until your child is run down. Schedule seasonal wellness visits to support immune function and emotional balance, especially before travel, camp, or a big routine change. 

Summer Wellness with Dr. Mary

For Dr. Mary, care is about more than appointments; it’s about equipping families with tools, knowledge, and confidence. Her services in chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and hypnotherapy are designed to meet your child where they are, season by season.

Want to keep learning together? Explore Dr. Mary’s collection of children’s books on pediatric wellness, chiropractic, hypnotherapy, and craniosacral therapy.