Skidamarink Kids –Transforming childhoods through connection—one milestone at a time
Helping Children Connect, Play, Flourish at Every Stage of Growth
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but support is always just a click away. Skidamarink Kids guides parents through the early childhood years with research-backed strategies created by pediatric therapists and moms with years of expertise.
Empowering families, teachers and therapists to find:
Long-term parenting solutions for tantrums, big feelings, and everyday challenges
Detailed guidance for feeding, motor skills, play-based learning, sensory needs, language, and brain balance
Answers to common parenting questions from navigating the first weeks to how to help your child thrive
Interactive development tools tailored to toddlers and preschoolers
Meet Kendra – Your Pediatric Partner
Kendra is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and a mom with 20+ years of experience helping families support their children’s growth. Knowing firsthand how overwhelming parenting can be, she created Skidamarink Kids to let parents and caregivers know that they’re not alone.
By offering practical tools and hands-on, compassionate guidance, Kendra makes learning and behavior solutions for child development easy to put into practice.
Meet Ali—Your Speech & Language Specialist
Ali is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 12 years of experience helping children find their voice. She’s worked across home health, private practice, inpatient settings, and schools—and no matter the setting, one thing stays consistent: parents love working with her.
With specialized training in feeding difficulties, autism, articulation, fluency, and language delays, Ali brings both expertise and heart to every family she supports. She joined Skidamarink Kids because she believes every family—not just those who can access therapy—deserves practical, compassionate guidance to help their child build the skills they need for life.
How We Make Parenting Easier — And More Fun
At Skidamarink Kids, we focus on the skills and milestones that help parents prepare their children for the future.
- Feeding & motor development – Simple ways to support eating, movement, and growing strong
- Behavior solutions for child development – Tried-and-tested tools to manage tantrums, transitions, and big feelings
- Play-based learning – Playful activities that build imagination, logic, and brain power
- Language & imitation – Everyday strategies to encourage talking and connection
- Sensory integration – Gentle support for helping kids process and respond to the world around them
- Self-care skills – Early steps toward confidence and independence
What Parents Are Saying
Parents trust Skidamarink Kids for learning and behavior solutions for children’s development and everyday growth. See what they’re saying about our services.
Parenting Tips Backed by Research (and Love)
We know you want the best for your little one and that comes with lots of questions! Check out our blog page to search by category or use the search bar to find practical ways to support your child’s development.
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Let Skidamarink Kids Make Parenting Simpler
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Explore our free blogs for quick tips on learning and behavior solutions for your child, download the Tantrum Tamer app for some comprehensive support, and stay tuned for upcoming parent courses and guides. Every resource is designed to help your child (and you!) flourish.
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20+ Years of Pediatric Experience
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A Note About Our Content
We’re here to empower you with general information about child development and activities that may benefit your child. Our goal is to help you support your child’s growth proactively with knowledge and practical strategies.
However, every child is unique. The information we share is educational and not intended as medical advice or a substitute for professional evaluation. If you have specific concerns about your child’s development, please consult your pediatrician or a qualified healthcare provider. Early intervention tailored to your child’s individual needs is always best.
