Professionals who support children and families often begin their work with a strong desire to make a difference. The challenge comes when it is time to build a client base. Many talented providers feel ready to help, yet referrals feel slow or unpredictable. Marketing can feel overwhelming and paid advertising may not be the right […]
Maybe you’re a licensed therapist watching parents struggle to implement strategies at home. Or maybe you’re working full-time at a clinic, dreaming of something more flexible. You keep hearing about parent coaching and wondering: should I start parent coaching and add this to my professional toolkit? The short answer? Yes, parent coaching can be an […]
Sensory processing is how our nervous system receives, organizes, and responds to sensory information from our environment and our bodies. It involves all eight senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, movement (vestibular), body awareness (proprioception), and interoception (internal body signals like hunger, pain, and emotions). When sensory processing works smoothly, children can regulate their emotions, […]
Explaining your profession is the first step toward helping others understand the value you bring to children, families, and schools. If you haven’t seen it yet, start with this guide: How to Explain Your Profession Clearly. It walks you through how to describe what you do so people remember your role and refer the right […]
Sleep is foundational to every aspect of a child’s development: physical growth, emotional regulation, learning, behavior, and family harmony. Quality sleep affects attention, memory, immune function, mood, and the ability to manage stress. When children sleep well, families thrive. When sleep is disrupted, everything becomes harder, from morning routines to classroom behavior to parent-child relationships. […]
Executive function skills are the mental processes that help us plan, focus, remember instructions, manage time, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. These skills include working memory, flexible thinking, impulse control, task initiation, organization, planning, self-monitoring, and emotional regulation. They are the foundation for academic success, independence, and daily functioning, from getting ready for school on […]
Social skills are the foundation for friendship, collaboration, and lifelong emotional health. They include skills like reading facial expressions, taking turns, starting conversations, joining play, sharing, compromising, and understanding others’ perspectives. These abilities directly impact a child’s confidence, school success, and mental wellness. Child development professionals can provide children with social skills support through workshops, […]
If families, schools, or pediatricians in your area don’t know you exist, it doesn’t matter how skilled or experienced you are. Getting found locally is one of the most important parts of building a sustainable practice. Fortunately, there are simple, consistent actions that can help you stand out in your community. Here are five practical […]
Are you setting your therapy rate with confidence or guessing what’s “normal”? Whether you’re an occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech therapist, or mental health professional, knowing how to calculate your rate accurately is key to running a sustainable practice. That’s why we created the Free Therapy Rate Calculator Worksheet to help you determine what you […]
One of the biggest questions therapists ask when thinking about a cash-based practice is: “Will I actually make more money?” It is easy to assume that cash-based practice always means higher rates. The real story is more complex. Even if the hourly rate is exactly the same as insurance reimbursement, the difference often comes down […]