SKIDamarink KIDs

Online source of developmental support for parents raising infants and young children in a technology focused world!

Our Mission is EPIC: Encouraging Parents Intuition for Children's Development

Watching your baby take their first steps, eating new foods and saying their first words gives us parents great joy.

These skills are just a few of the developmental skills your child needs for life.

My desire was to create a website dedicated to help parents be proactive with their child meeting developmental milestones, instead of reacting to a delay.

Breast and bottle feeding
Feeding skills from introducing to solids and spout cups
Picky eaters
Language skills
Play and imitation skills
Neurological development
Teaching self-control and executive functioning skills
Dealing with challenging behaviors

We have videos, tips and activities on the following topics and more.

How to hold and position your baby
Motor development: rolling, sitting up, crawling, walking, balancing, jumping and more
Fine motor development from playing with toys to pre-writing
Visual skills
Reflex integration
Sensory development and activities
Self care skills (Self feeding and dressing, etc)

Developmental support is most effective during the early stages of life, so partner with me for fun ways to help your sweet little one grow developmentally!

Welcome, I’m Kendra

Hi! I’m a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and mom, helping kids with special needs since 2004. My passion lies in working with families of young children, especially babies and toddlers, to support their growth and development during these critical early years.

Parenting is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. In today’s world, parents face more hurdles than ever, with the rise in developmental delays, including Autism and behavioral challenges. The advancement of technology has brought unique obstacles, and since Covid, even more children are experiencing developmental and social-emotional delays. Busy parents often feel overwhelmed, struggling to find the right tools to help their kids thrive. But here’s the good news: early focus on development and self-regulation can make a world of difference.

Many parents have shared with me their wish for guidance earlier in their journey, before their child began experiencing significant delays. I love helping parents support their children’s success and providing them with strategies and resources that make a real impact.

This website is a space created just for you. Whether your child is developing typically or facing delays, you’ll find practical activities and resources for infants through preschoolers. From tips to help with day-to-day parenting challenges to advise on when to seek medical guidance, my goal is to empower you to feel confident and equipped to support your child’s development.

As someone who grew up with a learning disability and is also a parent to children with special needs, I understand how challenging it can be to find trustworthy, helpful information. My mission is to share the knowledge I wish I had back then—so you can feel empowered and supported on your parenting journey.

You’re not alone in this, and I’m here to help you every step of the way.

Story behind the name SKIDamarink KIDs

The name “SKIDamarink A Dink” comes from a silly children’s song I sing to my patients, which always brings smiles. Singing face-to-face with gestures is a powerful way to engage kids, helping them develop working memory, imitation, and motor skills. It’s also a great way to calm, provide distraction or excite them.

So get to singing! Even if you’re not a great singer (I can’t carry a tune to save my life), you and your child will still have fun!

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