Red Wagon Children's Therapy

03/30/2026

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📅 Mark Your Calendars: April Community Collaboration

Join us April 23 at 12:30 PM for a virtual conversation with Integration Station Pediatric Therapy Services as we explore how sensory processing impacts executive function.

Learn from experts, gain practical insights, and have the opportunity to ask your own questions—all from the convenience of a virtual setting. 💻

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03/29/2026

Babies are born ready to connect and fall in love.

From day one, they’re scanning faces, memorizing voices, and bonding with their caregivers. These early relationships build secure attachment, the foundation for learning, trust, emotional regulation and relationships throughout life.

Babies can also form attachments with multiple caregivers, including early childhood educators and other trusted adults. It’s one of the many reasons early childhood professionals play such an important role in helping build a strong foundation for life.

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03/22/2026

Happy World Down Syndrome Day -- -- a day dedicated to raising awareness of Down syndrome and supporting the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with DS worldwide!

A great way to make socialization easier for kids with disabilities is to ensure that they are represented in children’s literature! For a selection of books featuring characters with disabilities for all ages, visit our blog post “Many Ways To Be Mighty: 35 Books Starring Mighty Girls with Disabilities” at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=12992

For kids and adults rockin' an extra chromosome, there's a version of this t-shirt on Amazon for all ages at https://amzn.to/39bpFxa

For a lovely picture book by a young Down syndrome advocate celebrating diverse families, we recommend "You Are Loved" for ages 4 to 8 at https://www.amightygirl.com/you-are-loved

There is also a gorgeous picture book biography about an artist with Down syndrome, "Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott," for ages 5 to 9 at https://www.amightygirl.com/unbound-judith-scott

For adult readers, there is also a touching memoir by the father of a daughter with Down syndrome, “An Uncomplicated Life: A Father’s Memoir of His Exceptional Daughter” at https://www.amightygirl.com/uncomplicated-life

03/21/2026

WOW! Red Wagon is GROWING!!!!! Please join us in welcoming our newest Developmental Play Therapist, Conner! We are thrilled to have her!

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Services from Appalachian State University. I’m originally from Raleigh and recently relocated to Mooresville. Prior to graduating, I was a two-sport collegiate athlete, which helped shape my sense of teamwork, resilience, and commitment to others.
Since graduating, I’ve spent three years in the classroom and two years in the field of behavior analysis, working closely with children and families. Teaching, service, and coaching are at the heart of who I am, and these values guide the way I connect with and support children through play therapy. I’m passionate about creating a space where both families and children feel understood, supported, & confident as they grow. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring new places, playing card games with my fiancée, and practicing yoga.

03/19/2026

In the first three years of life, a baby’s brain forms over 1 million new connections every second.

Those connections are built on love, safety, and emotionally nourishing relationships.
This is how babies build trust. How they learn. How they grow.

But that window is short. And not every baby gets what they need in time.

Each baby’s potential is unlimited.
The window to support them is not.

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03/19/2026

This little builder reminded me of something so important… play doesn’t have to fit in a box.

Whether it’s stacking Lincoln Logs or twirling in a princess skirt, young children are learning so much through simple, everyday play.

Building toys help develop:
• Problem-solving skills
• Fine motor coordination
• Spatial awareness
• Creativity and imagination

It is all about exploring, creating, and having fun. So let them build, pretend, mix it up, and make it their own. That’s where the magic happens.

03/14/2026

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03/05/2026

We are GROWING!!! Please welcome Sara to the Red Wagon team ! We are thrilled to have her join us!!

I am a certified teacher with over 24 years of experience in special education. I earned my degree from Dowling College in New York . I believe in the power of play as a tool for learning, communication, and enotional development. Originally from New York, I have lived in North Carolina for the past eight years with my family and am the proud parent of
three children.

03/05/2026

Please join me in welcoming our new Developmental Play Therapist! We are so excited to have
Lisa joining us in April!

I hold a bachelor’s degree in child development and a master’s degree in special education, along with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Early Intervention from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. I have approximately six years of experience working in Early Intervention with children ages 0–3, supporting developmental growth and helping families build skills that promote early learning and independence. Prior to specializing in Early Intervention, I worked with school-aged children with disabilities providing in-home care and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services beginning in 2018. My experience working with children with diverse needs began even earlier through babysitting, working as a teaching assistant in a daycare, and completing internships in educational settings throughout college. These opportunities allowed me to support children with atypical and neurotypical development in home, school, and daycare environments.
I have lived in North Carolina for almost three years and in the greater Charlotte area for about a year and a half. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, taking my baby and dog to the park, and visiting the beach. I am married and the proud parent of a baby boy, and our dog, Casper.

03/03/2026

Have you ever seen such a cute kid? He is so smart and kind and... wow, I am really going to miss him! Every Tuesday at 1:30 he was waiting for me at the door with his sweet smile and later a "Hi Miss Tami" ! I have rarely seen so much progress in a year . He progressed from NO words to complete sentences like the one I heard today " I think he is nervous" while we were talking about emotions. Kalio is my amazing super star! I know he will go far in this world!

02/20/2026

It's a big month for graduations! Levi has been with Red Wagon for about a year. His progress has been spectacular , especially in the last few months. He is quite the chatterbox now , using 3-4 word sentences, asking questions, following 2-step directions, colors, shapes and on and on!

02/18/2026

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🌟 Big Smiles & Bright Futures at Mt. Zion! 🌟

We are overjoyed to share how beautifully our collaboration between Sonshine Preschool and Learning Connections Unlimited is growing! In less than two months, we’ve seen incredible progress in our little ones, and our hearts are full hearing the success stories from our families.

There is nothing quite like the boost of confidence and the bright smiles we see as students walk into their classrooms each morning. Witnessing that growth firsthand is a true blessing!

☀️ Summer Session Alert: Secure your child's spot today to ensure a summer filled with learning, laughter, and friendship.

How to join us:
📍 Visit us at the church office
📞 Call for enrollment details
💬 Drop a comment below for more info!

💻 www.mtzionumc.net
📱704-892-8566
🏫19600 Zion Ave Cornelius NC 28031