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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

11/17/2025

When Should Rolling Happen (and How Do We Help It Along)? 🤔➡️👶

Rolling is one of the first big milestones in your baby’s motor development—but it doesn’t always happen on cue.

So, when should it happen?
🔹 Most babies begin rolling from tummy to back around 3–5 months
🔹 Rolling from back to tummy usually follows between 5–6 months

But how your baby gets there matters just as much as when. Rolling builds:
💪 Core strength
🧠 Body awareness
👐 Hand-eye coordination
🛌 And even leads to better sleep!

If your baby seems stuck or frustrated, here’s how you can help:
✔️ Tummy time (short and frequent!)
✔️ Encourage reaching across midline with toys
✔️ Use gentle, side-lying positions for play
✔️ Let them move freely—less time in containers!

At Carolina Kinder Development, we help babies build the movement skills and confidence to reach milestones like rolling with intention and ease. And we teach you what to look for, what to try, and when to get support.

Rolling is a big step—and we’re here for it.

11/15/2025

Not all tension is obvious—especially in babies. But even subtle signs of neck or trunk tightness can affect how your baby moves, develops, and interacts with the world around them.

Here are some common things we look for at Carolina Kinder Development:

🔁 Always looking one direction or preferring one side of the body
📸 Head tilted in photos, even slightly
💺 Difficulty in tummy time—frustrated quickly or always pushing to one side
🧍 Arching or stiffening during diaper changes, feeding, or when picked up
🧠 Flat spot forming on one part of the head (plagiocephaly or brachycephaly)
✋ Uneven arm or leg movement—preferring to roll more in one direction or reach more with one hand
😤 Fussiness when positioned certain ways or resisting cuddling on one side

These patterns often stem from in-utero positioning, early muscle tightness, or extended time in containers like car seats or swings.

The good news? With early therapy, these patterns are highly treatable.
Our licensed therapists gently help babies gain flexibility, strength, and more balanced movement—while empowering parents with tools they can use at home.

💡 If you’re noticing one or more of these signs, trust your instincts. You don’t have to wait and see—we’re here to help.

11/11/2025

A Day in the Life of a Helmet 🧠🎉

Wondering what life looks like with a cranial band? Here’s the truth: it becomes part of the routine—and babies adapt beautifully.

Here’s what a typical day might include:
🛏️ Wakes up with the band on
🧼 Quick break for cleaning and snuggles
👶 Wears it during play, therapy, and naps
🛁 Comes off for bath time (and a good head scratch!)
🧠 Back on for bedtime—working even while they sleep!

At Carolina Kinder Development, our therapists fit and manage cranial bands in-house. That means you have one team guiding you through the entire process—from initial evaluation to graduation day.

We make sure the band fits well, your baby is comfortable, and you feel confident at every stage.

💡 Have questions about what wearing a helmet is really like? We’re always happy to talk you through it.

11/07/2025

Did you know that how your baby crawls can be just as important as when they crawl?

Crawling is a major milestone for strength, coordination, and brain development—but sometimes babies find creative ways to get around that don’t give them the full benefit of the movement.

This is what we call atypical crawling, and it might look like:

🚫 Forward scooting in a seated position
🚫 Crawling with one leg tucked under
🚫 Dragging one side of the body
🚫 Pulling forward using only the arms
🚫 Asymmetrical or stiff movement patterns

While every baby is different, these movement patterns can be signs that your baby needs a little extra support to develop strength, coordination, and symmetry.

At Carolina Kinder Development, we don’t just track if milestones are happening—we look at how they’re happening. If crawling looks uneven, skipped, or stressful, we gently guide babies toward more functional movement, while giving you tools to support their progress at home.

💡 Not sure if your baby’s crawling is typical? Reach out. We’re here to help you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next.

11/03/2025

Why Crawling Is a Big Deal (Even If It’s Messy!) 🧠👶

Crawling might look like just another milestone—but it plays a huge role in your baby’s development.

Here’s why it matters:

🧠 Brain development – Crawling helps build connections between the left and right sides of the brain, which supports coordination, focus, and learning

💪 Core strength & stability – It strengthens the muscles needed for sitting, standing, and walking

👀 Vision development – Crawling supports eye tracking and depth perception

✋ Hand development – Prepares the hands for grasping, writing, and fine motor skills

🧍‍♀️ Whole-body coordination – It’s one of the earliest forms of organized, purposeful movement

At Carolina Kinder Development, we look at how your baby is crawling—not just if they’re crawling. And if they’re skipping it altogether, or using an asymmetrical pattern, we’re here to help guide them back toward movement that builds a strong foundation.

Because crawling isn’t just a phase—it’s practice for everything that comes next.

11/01/2025

If your baby always turns their head to the same side—or leans or twists their body in one direction—you’re not alone. These neck and trunk preferences are incredibly common… and often overlooked.

But here’s what many parents don’t realize:

👉 These patterns usually don’t start in the neck alone.
They often stem from how your baby moves, compensates, or spends time in certain positions—both in and out of the womb.

What we frequently see at Carolina Kinder Development:

🔁 Babies favoring one side after long periods in-utero positioning
🚼 Movement restrictions from birth or early positioning
🧠 A developing nervous system trying to figure out environmental factors like sleeping environment, feeding positioning and play space set up, with limited input
💺 Container time (swings, car seats, bouncers) reinforcing a preferred position

Left unaddressed, these patterns can contribute to:

➡️ Flat head spots (plagiocephaly/brachycephaly)
➡️ Delays in rolling, sitting, and crawling
➡️ Difficulty using both sides of the body equally

The good news? These preferences are very treatable—especially when caught early. Our therapists work to gently guide babies toward more balanced, symmetrical movement using therapy, education, and strategies you can use at home.

💡 Trust your instincts. If something feels off, we’re here to take a closer look—and help you understand what’s typical and what might need support.

11/01/2025

Cutest Costume Crew in Charlotte! 🎃🧡🦇

Halloween at Carolina Kinder Development did not disappoint! From superheroes to snuggly animals to pint-sized pumpkins, our patients brought the creativity and the smiles this season.

We’re so lucky to work with the most spirited families—and we loved seeing your little ones light up in costume while working hard in therapy, classes, and beyond.

Thank you for celebrating with us, trusting us, and letting us be part of your child’s developmental journey. 👻💙

Swipe through to see just a few of the adorable moments from our Halloween week!

10/29/2025

Before ➡️ After: What This Progress Really Means 🧠✨

This transformation is more than just a rounder head—it’s a sign of improved movement, balanced development, and early intervention done right.

Flat spots (plagiocephaly or brachycephaly) often result from limited movement patterns or positioning. At Carolina Kinder Development, we look at the why, not just the what—and create a personalized plan to address both head shape and whole-body development.

Our therapists manage every part of the journey:
✅ Evaluation
✅ Therapy
✅ Cranial band fitting and management (if needed)
✅ Parent education and support

The earlier we start, the more gentle and effective the process can be.
This before-and-after is a powerful reminder: progress is possible—and you don’t have to wait and see.

10/27/2025

Who’s ready for Halloween?! 🎃🦇

We sure are—and so is Batman, who stopped by Carolina Kinder Development in full superhero style! 💥🧠

We love seeing our CKD kids get into the spirit, and we can’t wait to see more costumes, creativity, and cuteness. 👻✨

Got a costume planned for your next visit? We’re all in—tag us so we can cheer your little one on!

10/23/2025

Welcome, Sarah! 🗣️💙

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah, licensed speech-language pathologist, to the Carolina Kinder Development team!

Sarah brings experience in both early intervention and outpatient clinic settings, with specialized training in:

✨ Speech-sound disorders
✨ Language and communication challenges
✨ Infant and toddler feeding/swallowing difficulties
✨ Myofunctional therapy

She’s passionate about supporting families through all stages of early development and helping children build strong, functional foundations for communication and feeding.

📚 Education:
B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders – Appalachian State University
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology – Francis Marion University

We’re so lucky to have her on board—and we know our families will love working with her just as much as we do!

10/20/2025

Look at that progress! 🎉🧠💙

We’re celebrating this baby’s incredible head shape transformation—and all the effort, care, and consistency that made it possible.

Every stretch, every therapy session, every moment of patience added up to this big win. And we couldn’t be prouder of the progress made.

At Carolina Kinder Development, we know this journey is absolutely worth it. Today, we celebrate the smiles, the milestones, and the teamwork it took to get here.

Way to go, graduate! 🥳

10/18/2025

Incase you need to hear it today... You're Not Overreacting . If you’re worried about your baby’s head shape, movement, or milestones—trust your gut.

We’re here to listen, evaluate, and guide with compassion and clarity. Early intervention isn’t about panic—it’s about peace of mind.

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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

Website

http://www.carolinakinderdevelopment.com/

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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.

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