Kelsey Mora, PLLC

02/23/2026

This week’s is focused on heart attacks and strokes.

Again starting with science, hands on tools, and simple but honest information.

02/19/2026

When kids push, we try new words.
New explanations.
New reasons.

But that can accidentally invite negotiation.

Repeating the same limit, the same way, helps kids understand it’s not changing.

Consistency is often what ends the power struggle.

02/16/2026

As a child life specialist and therapist, I often explain complex medical topics to kids.

Recently, it was multiple sclerosis (MS).

When I teach something like MS, I start with science.

We talk about what the body already does.
What nerves are.
How messages travel from the brain to the rest of the body.

Then we talk about what happens in MS - when the protective coating around those nerves gets damaged, and messages don’t move as smoothly.

I use hands-on, play-based materials because that’s how kids learn.

They need to see it. Touch it. Build it. Ask questions about it.

When we give kids honest, age-appropriate information, we reduce fear and increase understanding.

And understanding builds coping. 🤍

02/07/2026

I started this with my 5 year old when he was 2 or 3. And this year we added ones for my 3 year old, too.

He even got in on the fun, naming things he loves about his sister.

Over the years we’ve added new ones, and even had guest ones from grandparents and others.

It’s fun to see how the things we love about them haven’t even changed.

And it’s such a simple way to make them feel loved, seen, and festive.

I love seeing their face as we read all the things we love about them.

My daughter told me she’s going to sleep good tonight 🥹

Happy February! 💕💕

12/26/2025

12/12/2025

This check in tool has been a game changer for so many of my patients and parents.

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11/20/2025

The earlier kids learn co-regulation, the better they’re able to use it later in life.

But even for adults who didn’t grow up with co-regulation, emotion regulation can still be learned.

We’re not just calming kids down — we’re teaching lifelong skills.

And those skills continue to grow and strengthen throughout development.

11/08/2025

When you’re on a work trip and your husband is tasked with teaching your five year old how to use an inhaler.

😍😍😍🥹🥹🥹

10/31/2025

This was literally so fun, easy, and even calming. 👻

Take a paper roll.
Use a permanent black marker to draw on cling wrap.
Place the image over the edge of the roll.
Shine your phone light or flashlight through the opposite end in a dark-ish room.
Watch your image come to life on the wall or ceiling.

We did it with ghosts, witches, bats, spiders, and more!

And as a dual certified child life specialist and therapist, what I love the most is how mindful it is.

Thanks for the idea

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! 🎃

10/24/2025

I'll be selecting one winner from my 25K Giveaway this Saturday, October 25th, but I’ve received more requests for bulk orders of The Dot Method than I can currently fulfill — and I want to change that.

To help meet these requests, I’ve created a crowdfunding campaign through SupportNow.

If you’d like to contribute toward providing The Dot Method to more hospitals, clinics, and nonprofits so that more kids can better understand and cope with cancer (whether it’s their own or a loved one’s) — you can do so here:

https://www.supportnow.org/dot-method-cancer-workbooks

Every contribution helps get these workbooks into the hands of kids and families who need them most. Each workbook costs $14.95, but I’m offering them at my bulk rate of $11.20 per book to cover printing, shipping, and handling.

Thank you for helping me bring The Dot Method to more children and families facing cancer. 🤍

Hello family and friends!I am reaching out to share that I have received many requests for bulk orders of The Dot Method workbooks. These special workbooks are designed to help kids understand cancer in a way that's easy to grasp. Hospitals, clinics, and non-profits are eager to use them, but they

10/24/2025

Kids never cease to amaze me.

Sometimes we can anticipate what they need to make sense of things.

And other times, they surprise us.

Both scenarios can lead to more honest communication that helps them learn and cope.

Comment RESOURCES for access to my free checklist to prepare and plan for difficult conversations.

09/22/2025

As a former child life specialist, I remember seeing kids go from pain and resistance to smiles and movement.

A classic nursemaid’s elbow — the name coined from the old image of a babysitter swinging a child by the arms. Common injury for children under 5.

But for my child, it happened after a pre-nap tantrum and us just trying to hold her safe and still.

She woke up refusing to move her arm, holding it tight, and saying, “Mommy, it really, really hurts.” 💔

At the doctor, it was confirmed: nursemaid’s elbow, also called a radial head subluxation.

It looks frightening because kids stop using their arm and are in a lot of pain and discomfort, but with a quick maneuver (done by a medical professional), the joint slips back into place.

Even after seeing this so many times in the hospital, it was overwhelming when it was my own child.

✨ Reminder: This is for informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult a medical professional if you’re concerned about your child. ✨

Tell me your nursemaid’s elbow stories in the comments below. Because according to my story poll - we’re not the only ones!