Dr. Chanie Messinger

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Dr. Chanie Messinger

Occupational therapist, educator, and motivational speaker.

01/01/2026

We expect children to sit still far longer than their brains are wired to handle.
Their attention span is developing. Their nervous system is learning.
Movement isn’t misbehavior. It’s communication.

When we align expectations with brain development, everything shifts.
Focus improves. Regulation improves. Learning improves.
This is how we support children, not suppress them.

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12/31/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year! ✨🎉

Here’s to new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and endless possibilities. May 2026 bring you growth, joy, and moments that make your heart shine! 💛

12/30/2025

A monkey tried to save a fish… and nearly harmed it.
Why? Because care without understanding can miss the mark.

This simple story reminds us that resilience isn’t built by forcing our version of “help.”
It’s built by understanding needs, environment, and perspective.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, leader, or therapist.
Real support starts with awareness.

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12/19/2025

The words we use every day quietly program how we feel.
Stress. Failure. Struggle. Even success.

But words don’t have to carry the same emotional weight forever.
We can choose new meaning.
We can loosen old associations.
We can create safety, not tension, in our nervous system.

Language isn’t just communication.
It’s regulation.

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12/11/2025

🧠 Behavior is Communication
The nervous system always tells the truth. Children’s behaviors aren’t just actions—they’re messages. When we pause, observe, and respond with empathy, we uncover what they truly need. 💛

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, let’s chat about how holistic occupational therapy, mindful strategies, and The Dr. Chanie Method can support your child’s growth and family connection ❤️.

12/10/2025

🧘‍♂️ Mindfulness for Children
Mindful movement and breathwork teach children how to calm their nervous system. These tools support attention, emotional awareness, and daily regulation. I use them with almost every child I work with — helping them feel grounded, focused, and empowered. 🌟

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, let’s chat about how holistic occupational therapy, mindful strategies, and The Dr. Chanie Method can support your child’s growth and family connection ❤️.

12/09/2025

🌟 My mission is simple: Serve. Inspire. Empower.
Boldness, bravery, and powerfulness in action.
For parents, for children, for every human who needs guidance, strength, and hope. 💛

Let’s embrace growth together. ✨

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, let’s chat about how holistic occupational therapy, mindful strategies, and The Dr. Chanie Method can support your child’s growth and family connection ❤️.

12/04/2025

✨ Parents do not need perfection.
They need 🛠️ tools
They need 💛 compassion
They need 🤝 support

When parents feel equipped, everything shifts:
🌟 Confidence grows
🌱 Connection deepens
🌈 Children thrive

This is why I do the work I do—to guide, teach, and walk with you through every stage of the journey 💫

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, let’s chat about how holistic occupational therapy, mindful strategies, and The Dr. Chanie Method can support your child’s growth and family connection ❤️.

12/03/2025

💛 Connection comes first.
Children thrive when they feel safe 🌱
That is why I always focus on connection before correction 🧩

Emotional safety creates space for:
✨ Learning
✨ Curiosity
✨ Real growth

When a child feels seen and understood 👀, everything else becomes easier.
This is the foundation of my work with every family I support 💪

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, let’s chat about how holistic occupational therapy, mindful strategies, and The Dr. Chanie Method can support your child’s growth and family connection ❤️.

12/02/2025

✨ The Dr. Chanie Method
A simple framework with powerful impact 💛

🧩 Connection: When we feel safe, we learn faster.
🧘 Mindfulness: When the mind slows down, the body follows.
🔍 Reflection: When we understand the “why,” growth becomes intentional.
💪 Empowered Parenting: When parents feel confident, children thrive.
🎨 Play: When learning feels joyful, progress becomes natural.

This is how I help families create real, lasting change 🌱.

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, let’s chat about how holistic occupational therapy, mindful strategies, and The Dr. Chanie Method can support your child’s growth and family connection ❤️.

11/27/2025

🌬️ When a child connects with their breath, they connect with their power 💪.
A regulated breath creates a regulated mind 🧠.
A regulated mind creates a regulated body 💛.
And that is where confidence, focus, and healing 🌱 begin.

Breathwork is one of the simplest tools, but it changes everything ✨.
Want to learn how to use it with your child?

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, let’s chat about how holistic occupational therapy, mindful strategies, and The Dr. Chanie Method can support your child’s growth and family connection ❤️.

11/26/2025

💖 The little girl who changed my life.
Her name was Melody 🎀.
I worked with her from age 17 to 20 ⏳.

She opened my heart to the world of special needs 🌈.
She taught me patience in a way no textbook ever could 📚✨.
She planted the seed for the therapist, coach, and educator I would become 🌱.

Melody didn’t just shape my career 🏆.
She shaped my purpose 💛.

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, let’s chat about how holistic occupational therapy, mindful strategies, and The Dr. Chanie Method can support your child’s growth and family connection ❤️.

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