Carolina Kinder Development

Carolina Kinder Development Pediatric physical, occupational, speech & feeding therapies. Head shape and cranial banding

Locations in Elizabeth/Myers Park and South Charlotte:
341 N Caswell Road, Charlotte NC 28204
7300 Carmel Executive Park Drive Suite 125, Charlotte, NC 28226

Noticing a flat spot on your baby’s head? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait and see.At Carolina Kinder Develop...
02/03/2026

Noticing a flat spot on your baby’s head? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait and see.

At Carolina Kinder Development, we offer head shape therapy designed to gently and effectively address conditions like plagiocephaly and brachycephaly—often caused by movement preferences, tightness, or early positioning patterns.

What does head shape therapy look like?

✔️ In-depth evaluation of your baby’s head shape and movement
✔️ Therapist-led sessions that support better positioning and symmetry
✔️ Education and tools you can use confidently at home
✔️ In-house cranial band fitting and management (when needed)

It’s not just about aesthetics—it’s about comfort, movement, and setting the stage for healthy development.

💡 Early support makes a big difference. If you’re wondering whether your baby’s head shape is typical, we’re here to help—with expert eyes and a gentle, hands-on approach.

Cold weather tip for baby movement! ❄️👶As the temps drop, it’s natural to cozy up indoors, bundle your baby in layers, a...
01/30/2026

Cold weather tip for baby movement! ❄️👶

As the temps drop, it’s natural to cozy up indoors, bundle your baby in layers, and maybe spend a little more time in swings or bouncers. But here’s something to keep in mind…

🧠 Less time on the floor = fewer opportunities for movement and milestone practice.

That means skills like rolling, sitting, crawling, and exploring can get delayed or skipped altogether—simply because babies aren’t on the floor as much.

Here’s how to help, even in winter:

✔️ Create a warm, safe floor space (a playmat and soft clothes go a long way!)
✔️ Limit bulky layers during playtime—give baby freedom to move
✔️ Prioritize daily tummy time, even in short spurts
✔️ Think “floor first” before containers like swings or seats

Movement matters—and even in cooler months, we can keep building strength, coordination, and confidence through play.

Need ideas for your baby’s stage or wondering what’s typical? Our therapists at Carolina Kinder Development are here to guide you.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Kind words like this mean the world to us "My daughter started coming to Carolina Kinder Development around 6 ...
01/27/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kind words like this mean the world to us

"My daughter started coming to Carolina Kinder Development around 6 months for a cranial band and also received physical therapy for about a year. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the whole team. Everyone was so kind, supportive and an expert in what they do. Can’t recommend enough!"
— Hayley Lyons

At Carolina Kinder Development, we don’t just focus on milestones, we focus on people. From cranial band care to physical therapy, our team walks alongside families with skill, empathy, and encouragement at every step.

Thank you, Hayley, for trusting us with your daughter’s care and for sharing your experience!

What Feeding Therapy Really Looks Like 🍽️👶💬Feeding therapy isn’t about getting your child to eat more bites or clean the...
01/24/2026

What Feeding Therapy Really Looks Like 🍽️👶💬

Feeding therapy isn’t about getting your child to eat more bites or clean their plate. It’s about understanding why feeding is hard—and helping them feel confident, safe, and successful.

At Carolina Kinder Development, feeding therapy is led by licensed therapists and tailored to your child’s developmental needs.

Here’s what you can expect:

👀 Assessment of oral-motor skills
We look at how the tongue, lips, and jaw are moving—because chewing and swallowing are skills, not just instincts.
🍓 Playful food exploration
Your child may engage with new textures, smells, or utensils in fun, low-pressure ways that build trust and curiosity.
🎯 Goals that support function, not force
We work toward safe swallowing, progressing textures, and building the skills that support lifelong feeding success.
🤝 Parents are part of the team

You’ll leave each session with coaching, strategies to try at home, and a better understanding of what your child needs.

Feeding therapy is gentle, joyful, and empowering—for both kids and caregivers. If mealtimes feel stressful or delayed, we’re here to help.

What Makes Carolina Kinder Development Different 💙👶From the outside, it might look like tummy time, feeding help, or bab...
01/21/2026

What Makes Carolina Kinder Development Different 💙👶

From the outside, it might look like tummy time, feeding help, or baby milestones.

But inside our doors—it’s something more.

At Carolina Kinder Development, we offer therapist-led, relationship-centered care designed to support not just your baby, but you, too.

Here’s what sets us apart:

🧠 Expertise you can trust
Our licensed therapists specialize in infants and toddlers. We bring clinical precision, developmental insight, and years of experience—tailored to each child.

🤝 Whole-child, whole-family care
We don’t just treat symptoms—we look at how feeding, head shape, movement, and development all connect. And we guide you every step of the way.

🌿 Calm, purposeful environment
No noisy waiting rooms or crowded therapy spaces. We’ve created an intentional, child-focused space where babies thrive and parents feel at ease.

💬 Parent empowerment
You’ll leave every session with tools, knowledge, and confidence—not just a to-do list.

🎓 In-house cranial band support
From evaluation to fitting to follow-up, we manage the entire process with the same team you know and trust.

This is more than a job to us—it’s our calling. And we’re honored to walk with you through this season.

Walking Isn’t Just About the Feet 👣🧠It’s easy to think of walking as a milestone that starts from the ground up—but at C...
01/18/2026

Walking Isn’t Just About the Feet 👣🧠

It’s easy to think of walking as a milestone that starts from the ground up—but at Carolina Kinder Development, we know it’s so much more than strong legs and tiny shoes.

Walking requires a complex mix of:

✨ Core strength
✨ Hip stability
✨ Balance and weight shifting
✨ Sensory processing
✨ Confidence and coordination

Before babies take their first steps, they need time to explore movement, strengthen their muscles, and build the brain-body connection that makes walking smooth and safe.

That’s why we look at the whole child when supporting walking—helping babies move through each stage of development with intention and support.

💬 Wondering if your baby is on track? We’re here to guide you from early movement through confident steps (and every wobbly attempt in between).

Signs Your Child May Benefit from Myofunctional Therapy Myofunctional therapy focuses on how the muscles of the mouth, f...
01/15/2026

Signs Your Child May Benefit from Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional therapy focuses on how the muscles of the mouth, face, and tongue work together for breathing, chewing/swallowing, and speech. Sometimes, a few small patterns can signal that extra support would be helpful.

Here are common signs we look for at Carolina Kinder Development:

👃 Mouth breathing or open-mouth posture (especially at rest)
💦 Ongoing drooling (often related to open-mouth posture and low oral muscle tone)
👅 Tongue thrust (tongue pushing forward during swallow or speech)
😴 Snoring or restless sleep
🗣️ Difficulty with certain speech sounds that may be influenced by tongue placement

Open-mouth posture and drooling often go together—when the lips aren’t comfortably closed at rest, saliva management can be harder. Myofunctional therapy can help build the muscle patterns needed for improved resting posture and function.

If you’re noticing any of these and wondering what’s typical, our team is here to help with clear answers and a plan that fits your child.

🗓️ January Classes Are Open!Join us Saturday, January 24th for two of our most popular parent-infant classes:👶 Tummy Tim...
01/13/2026

🗓️ January Classes Are Open!

Join us Saturday, January 24th for two of our most popular parent-infant classes:

👶 Tummy Time & More at 8:00 AM
💫 Learn to Roll at 10:00 AM

Hands-on, therapist-led, and packed with practical tips to support your baby’s development. Limited spots available—grab yours early! Register online.

If your baby has been diagnosed with plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, you may have heard the term cranial band—but what e...
01/12/2026

If your baby has been diagnosed with plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, you may have heard the term cranial band—but what exactly does it do?

A cranial band (sometimes called a helmet) is a lightweight, custom-made orthotic device that gently guides your baby’s head toward a more typical shape as they grow.

It’s not squeezing or forcing change—it’s creating space where the head needs to grow and helping redirect growth in a healthy, balanced way.

At Carolina Kinder Development, our therapists manage the entire process in-house:

✔️ Head shape evaluation
✔️ Custom fitting and monitoring
✔️ Therapy to address the root causes (like movement asymmetries or torticollis)
✔️ Parent education and ongoing support

The result? A more balanced head shape and stronger movement foundations.

💬 Have questions about whether a cranial band might be right for your baby? We’re here to walk you through it—with calm, expert care from day one.

How Feeding and Speech Skills Are Connected 🧠👅🗣️Feeding and speech may seem like separate concerns—but they actually sha...
01/10/2026

How Feeding and Speech Skills Are Connected 🧠👅🗣️

Feeding and speech may seem like separate concerns—but they actually share a lot of the same muscles and movement patterns!
Every time your child chews, swallows, or moves food around their mouth, they’re also strengthening the same systems that support speech.

Here’s how they’re connected:

🥄 Chewing helps develop jaw stability and tongue control
💧 Swallowing involves coordinated breath control and muscle timing
🗣️ Tongue movement is key for both managing food and producing clear speech sounds

That’s why, at Carolina Kinder Development, our speech-language pathologists also support feeding development—especially during that critical 6–18 month window when eating and speaking skills are both growing fast.

Not sure if your child’s feeding or speech patterns are where they should be? We’re here to help you sort it out—with calm, expert support and a plan that fits your family.

Before ➡️ After: Head Shape Progress Worth Celebrating 🧠💙This incredible transformation didn’t happen overnight—but with...
01/06/2026

Before ➡️ After: Head Shape Progress Worth Celebrating 🧠💙

This incredible transformation didn’t happen overnight—but with early support, consistent therapy, and parent partnership, meaningful change is possible.

At Carolina Kinder Development, we address the why behind a baby’s head shape concerns—not just the shape itself.

That means:
✔️ Identifying movement preferences or muscle tightness
✔️ Supporting rolling, tummy time, and other foundational skills
✔️ Fitting and managing cranial bands (when needed) in-house
✔️ Empowering parents with tools and confidence every step of the way

This before-and-after isn’t just about symmetry—it’s about stronger movement, better alignment, and a clearer path forward for development.

💬 Wondering if your baby’s head shape is typical or needs a second look? We’re here to help—with calm, clarity, and expert care.

This child is rocking their cranial band like a champ—and we couldn’t be more proud!Cranial helmets (or cranial bands) a...
01/02/2026

This child is rocking their cranial band like a champ—and we couldn’t be more proud!

Cranial helmets (or cranial bands) are just one of the tools we use at Carolina Kinder Development to gently guide head shape and support healthy development. Behind every band is a baby working hard… and a family showing up with love, patience, and trust.

Fun fact: babies adapt to helmets so quickly—what feels like a big adjustment at first becomes just another part of the routine. And the results? Totally worth celebrating. ✨

Here’s to strong progress, sweet smiles, and rounder futures ahead!

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Two Locations: Elizabeth/Myers Park And South Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
28204

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+17043797773

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Carolina Kinder Development

Welcome to Carolina Kinder Development. We are a specialty pediatric therapy practice devoted to the head shape, orthopedic, and developmental needs of infants through the early years. We are experts at the prevention and treatment of torticollis, plagiocephaly, and brachycephaly. We also are experts with lagging development and early infant and childhood feeding

Our services include: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Developmental, CST, Feeding Therapy, Cranial bands and Speech Therapy. We also have developmental classes and videos and clinical education.

We have two locations, one in the Elizabeth neighborhood near Uptown Charlotte and a second location in Waxhaw. For more information, visit our website at carolinakinderdevelopment.com or call 704-379-7773.