KLC Pediatric Therapy

06/18/2026

✨ NEW BLOG ALERT! ✨

Did you know that how your tongue rests, how you breathe, and how your oral muscles function can impact speech, feeding, sleep, dental development, and more?

👅 What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
It’s a specialized therapy that focuses on improving the strength, coordination, and function of the muscles of the face, mouth, tongue, and jaw.

💡 Our latest blog covers:
✔️ Signs your child (or you!) may benefit from myofunctional therapy
✔️ Tongue thrust and oral rest posture
✔️ Mouth breathing and its impact on development
✔️ Speech and feeding concerns
✔️ How therapy can support healthier breathing, swallowing, and oral function

You might be surprised how many challenges can be connected to oral muscle patterns!

📖 Read the full blog to learn more and discover whether myofunctional therapy could be the missing piece you’ve been looking for.

🔗 Link in bio
🌐 www.KLCpediatrictherapy.com

KLC Pediatric Therapy is a clinician owned private practice providing speech, feeding, myofunctional, physical, reading and dyslexia therapy. In addition to these therapy services, we offer psychoeducational evaluations and IEP consultations. Our specialists serve families throughout Fort Worth, Dal

06/17/2026

Summer fun = summer growth! ☀️

Your kids don't have to be in a classroom to keep learning this summer. Everyday activities are secretly building some of the most important developmental skills:

🎈 Water balloons → hand-eye coordination
🎨 Popsicle sticks → fine motor strength
🏃 Obstacle courses → motor planning & balance
📖 Reading under a blanket fort → literacy & imagination
🖍️ Sidewalk chalk → pre-writing & creativity
🍳 Cooking together → sequencing, directions & language

The best part? They just think they're having fun. 😄 Let summer do some of the work for you!

06/16/2026

🖐️✨✨ Favorite Toys for Fine Motor Development ✨🖐️

Fine motor skills are the foundation for so many everyday tasks—from holding a pencil and cutting with scissors to buttoning clothes and opening lunch containers!

If you’re looking for toys that are both fun and help build little hand muscles, these are some of my favorites as a pediatric speech therapist. 💕

🌟 Fine motor play helps develop:
✔️ Hand strength
✔️ Pincer grasp
✔️ Bilateral coordination
✔️ Hand-eye coordination
✔️ Pre-writing skills
✔️ Independence with daily tasks

Some of my go-to favorites:
🧱 Building Blocks
🎨 Play-Doh & Tools
🧲 Magna-Tiles
🦁 Sorting Animals
🧩 Puzzles
🔴 Pegboards
🌈 Pop-Its
💖 Sticker Activities

The best part? Kids think they’re just playing while they’re building important developmental skills! 🙌

👇 What toy does your child play with over and over again?

06/16/2026

When kids play, their brains are hard at work - building vocabulary, practicing social skills, developing problem-solving abilities, and making sense of the world around them. 🌍

Play-based learning is how children develop language, emotional regulation, and cognitive skills most naturally and effectively. So the next time you see a child deep in imaginative play, know that something really important is happening. 💛

Tip for parents: Follow your child's lead during play! Let them choose the activity, and then join in. This simple act builds communication, confidence, and connection.

06/11/2026

📱💭 NEW BLOG ALERT!

Social media is a huge part of growing up today—but what impact is it having on our children’s confidence, self-image, and mental health?

In our newest blog, we explore:
✨ How social media can affect self-esteem
✨ The connection between screen time and anxiety
✨ Warning signs parents should watch for
✨ Ways to help children build confidence offline
✨ Practical tips for creating healthy digital habits

As parents, we can’t eliminate social media completely—but we can help our children navigate it in a healthier way.

💗 Raising confident kids starts with meaningful conversations, healthy boundaries, and reminding them that their worth is never measured by likes, followers, or views.

📖 Read the full blog today!
🌐 www.KLCpediatrictherapy.com

👇 We’d love to hear from you:
What’s one social media rule or boundary that has worked well for your family?

06/09/2026

💙 Resilient kids aren’t born resilient—they learn resilience through everyday experiences.

When your child faces disappointment, frustration, mistakes, or challenges, it can be tempting to jump in and fix things for them. But those moments are actually opportunities to build one of the most important life skills they’ll ever need.

✨ In our newest blog, we’re sharing:
✔️ What resilience really looks like in children
✔️ Why struggle isn’t always a bad thing
✔️ Simple ways parents can build confidence and problem-solving skills
✔️ How to help your child bounce back from setbacks

Raising resilient children doesn’t mean raising children who never struggle—it means raising children who believe they can handle hard things.

💗 Read the full blog today and discover practical strategies you can start using right away.

www.KLCpediatrictherapy.com

📍 Serving DFW families
🌐 www.KLCpediatrictherapy.com
📞 817-803-4545

06/06/2026

Is it just a phase, or could your child benefit from extra support?

As parents, it's not always easy to know when typical childhood struggles cross the line into something more. While every child experiences ups and downs, certain signs may indicate they could benefit from counseling.

Some signs to watch for:
�✔️ Increased anxiety or worry�✔️ Frequent emotional outbursts�✔️ Changes in mood or behavior�✔️ Friendship challenges�✔️ Difficulty coping with life changes�✔️ Sleep or appetite changes

The good news? Counseling can help children build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and learn to navigate life's challenges more successfully.

We recently shared a new blog post covering 8 signs your child may benefit from counseling and what parents should look for.

👉 Read the full blog by visiting our website
www.KLCpediatrictherapy.com

Have questions about whether counseling might be right for your child? We'd be happy to help. 💙

06/02/2026

📚✨ Meet Our Reading Specialist – Kaylee Jones! ✨📚

We are so excited to welcome Kaylee Jones to the KLC Pediatric Therapy team in Aledo!

Kaylee is an elementary educator in Aledo ISD who believes literacy is one of the most important tools a child can have. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Dallas Baptist University and has a true passion for helping children become confident, successful readers.

One of Kaylee’s favorite parts of teaching is building meaningful relationships with her students and watching their confidence grow. She is committed to helping young readers and writers develop strong literacy skills while fostering a love of learning along the way.

When she’s not teaching or reading, you’ll likely find her riding her Peloton or planning her next Disney World adventure! 🏰✨

If your child could benefit from individualized reading support, Kaylee is here to help!

📍 Serving families at our Aledo clinic
📚 Reading Intervention & Literacy Support
🌟 Personalized instruction to help students build confidence and succeed

📞 817-803-4545
🌐 www.KLCpediatrictherapy.com

Help us give Kaylee a warm KLC welcome in the comments! 💙📖

06/02/2026

📚✨ READING & MATH TUTORING ✨➕

Helping children build confidence, strengthen skills, and reach their full potential—one step at a time!

At KLC Pediatric Therapy, our individualized tutoring sessions are designed to support students who may need extra help with:

📖 Reading
• Phonics
• Fluency
• Comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Reading confidence

➕ Math
• Number sense
• Problem solving
• Math fact fluency
• Homework support
• Confidence with math concepts

Whether your child is catching up, keeping up, or looking for a confidence boost, we’re here to help them succeed!

📍 Proudly Serving DFW
🌐 www.KLCpediatrictherapy.com
📞 817-803-4545

💗 Building brighter futures, one child at a time.

05/28/2026

📚✨ We are so excited to welcome Jaime Janicek to the KLC Pediatric Therapy team! ✨📚

Jaime will be providing **reading and math tutoring** at our East Dallas clinic and brings more than 30 years of teaching experience across all grade levels. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from East Texas State University and a Master of Science with a reading specialty from Texas A&M-Commerce.

Throughout her career, Jaime has taught in Mesquite ISD, The Little Red Schoolhouse, and The Gathering Place Homeschool, helping students build confidence and succeed academically. Reading is her specialty, and she is passionate about helping children strengthen foundational skills, close learning gaps, and feel successful in both reading and math.

Educational services offered include:
📖 Phonological Awareness
📖 Decoding & Fluency
📖 Spelling & Writing
📖 Reading Comprehension
➕ Mental Math Training
➕ Word Problem Decoding
➕ Alternative Problem-Solving Strategies

We are thrilled to have her expertise, warmth, and passion for learning as part of the KLC family! 💙