WildFree Kids OT

01/18/2026

Behavior isn’t something to fix- it’s COMMUNICATION!

The earliest way a child shares their inner feels is through Automatic Interoception Expressions: crying, leaning in, covering ears, freezing, hiding.

These aren’t “behaviors to fix.”

They’re instinctive expressions of a child’s inner experience.

When adults respond with curiosity instead of correction, children learn:

“My body makes sense. What I express matters. I will be believed.”

This sense of safety becomes the foundation from which reflective communication can grow; those emerging, intentional expressions of their inner world as their body knowledge develops.



Image Description: Pink and green tile with graphics of children crying, hugging their parent, and hiding, that says, “The earliest way a child shares their inner feels is through Automatic Interoception Expressions: crying, leaning in, covering ears, freezing, hiding…these aren’t behaviors to fix, they’re expressions of a child’s inner experience.”

01/15/2026

Looks like a fun night!! 🍿🎥🎬

🎬🍿 MOVIE NIGHT! 🍿🎬
Join us for a fun, FREE movie night for kids with disabilities or challenges and their families!

📅 January 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 1225 W Spruce Ave, Wasilla
🎥 Enjoy a movie on the big screen
🍕 Pizza & popcorn provided
💙 A welcoming, inclusive environment

⚠️ Pre-registration is required
Register here or scan the QR code on the flyer:
👉https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCLX5F9

01/11/2026

LSCI is another amazing resource we use to help children and families through difficult times. Such a great framework! Check it out and ask Jillian about it, she’s been through the training twice!

Learn how LSCI training can TRANSFORM your ability to de-escalate students and manage challenging behaviors in schools! www.lsci.org

01/06/2026

Raising kids is hard—and breaking cycles can feel even harder. 💚 Families deserve more than talk. They deserve real support, clear steps, and genuine connection.
When "New Year’s resolutions" fall short, focus on meaningful, lasting changes that fit your family.
Sharing burnout-prevention tips from The Strength-Based Collective—because feeling drained is part of the journey, and support matters. 💜

01/03/2026

Thank you to all who came out for our first WildFree Winter Camp! It was sooooooo cold but we took a short nature walk to gather materials for projects, and this is the only pic that was taken! We will repeat and hope for more snow and degrees.

12/29/2025

We are SO EXCITED to see you this Saturday for FUN!! 😁🌲🪨🪵❄️
We are more than happy to discuss accommodations for this event, invite parents/caregivers, and create AAC needed for your child's success! Inclusivity, engagement and participation are the goals!
Please reach out to Jillian at wildfreekidsot dot com, the number listed on the flyer or messenger with any questions!

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!🌲🪵❄️
Announcing WildFree Winter Camp for ages 7-13!!!
Saturday January 3rd, 2026 10:30a-12:00p in Wasilla!
Complete this link to get on the list! https://forms.gle/p1kBwc9WJLveeTKB6

12/28/2025

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!🌲🪵❄️
Announcing WildFree Winter Camp for ages 7-13!!!
Saturday January 3rd, 2026 10:30a-12:00p in Wasilla!
Complete this link to get on the list! https://forms.gle/p1kBwc9WJLveeTKB6

12/13/2025

NEW GAME ALERT!!!
We *LOVE* a good game and are super duper excited about this one! Jillian was involved in this kickstarter campaign from the beginning and can’t wait to share with some WildFree Kids! Warped Reality Games

12/10/2025

Thank you Kelly Mahler for saying the thing! We’ve agreed about this for a long time, simply saying “you’re safe” or “you’re fine” isn’t sufficient, people need to FEEL it.

We got curious this year about what felt safety really means.

Because safety isn’t something we can talk someone into; it’s something we co-create through trust, consistency, and care.

When our actions align with our words, people’s nervous systems begin to believe us.

Let’s keep getting curious about what helps others, and ourselves, feel safe, not just hear that they are.



Image Description: Purple and teal tile that reads “We can’t promise felt safety with words alone. We have to help people feel it through our consistent actions”

11/27/2025

✨Building Interoceptive Awareness Through Play!✨

We’ve been exploring interoceptive awareness — our body’s internal “check-in” system that helps us notice things like hunger, thirst, a full bladder, body temperature, or when we need a big movement break. When kids learn to understand and respond to these signals, it supports regulation, confidence, and independence. 💪🌿

One of my favorite tools for building this awareness is the Shine-a-Light book “The Human Body”! Using a flashlight to reveal hidden images inside the body helps kids connect what they feel with what’s actually happening under the skin — from their beating heart to their gurgling tummy. 🔦❤️

Learning about our bodies can be fun, empowering, and full of wonder! ✨

11/25/2025

🚨 Important Notice 🚨
We’ve been informed that our business phone number is currently being spoofed by scammers. If you receive a suspicious call that looks like it’s coming from us — especially requesting personal information or payment — please do not engage and hang up immediately. You can call the troopers and/or fill out a complaint form from the FCC or Internet Crisis Complaint Center.

We’re still here and reachable, but we will never ask for sensitive information over the phone. Jillian, Michael or Grace are the only people you will EVER speak to about any of this, and even then we do not ask for sensitive information over the phone. Please be careful and vigilant.

Thank you for your understanding while we work to resolve this!💜 💚WildFree Kids

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