Making Connections LLC

Making Connections LLC Pediatric speech and language therapy clinic

Come see us at McClung Park today until 12:00! We have pinwheels, bubbles, and FREE mindful breathing techniques. Wild a...
08/30/2025

Come see us at McClung Park today until 12:00! We have pinwheels, bubbles, and FREE mindful breathing techniques. Wild and Wise Adventures

We’re so excited to be part of the Reset Rally this Saturday! Hosted by our friends at and Wise Adventures, this event ...
08/28/2025

We’re so excited to be part of the Reset Rally this Saturday! Hosted by our friends at and Wise Adventures, this event is all about supporting healthy bodies and healthy minds as kids head back to school.

Stop by our booth for:
- A fun scavenger hunt
- Breathing activities (nasal & belly)
- Helpful resources for parents about speech & language therapy

Don’t forget to bring clothing donations and be part of something bigger for our community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

When families share their stories, it reminds us why we do what we do 💙 Hearing how Heather has helped children thrive—w...
08/21/2025

When families share their stories, it reminds us why we do what we do 💙 Hearing how Heather has helped children thrive—whether through tongue-tie support, myofunctional therapy, or simply making speech therapy fun—means the world to us. The best part? Kids LOVE coming to sessions and leave feeling confident and empowered. ✨
Thank you to this amazing family for trusting Making Connections to be part of your journey. 💕 If you’ve been searching for patient, knowledgeable, and truly caring speech therapy in Jefferson City, we’d love to connect with you!

📚✏️ Happy Back to School Day! 🎒🍎Wishing all the amazing students, parents, and educators a joyful, smooth, and successfu...
08/19/2025

📚✏️ Happy Back to School Day! 🎒🍎

Wishing all the amazing students, parents, and educators a joyful, smooth, and successful start to the school year! As a speech-language pathologist (and a mom!), I know how special this day is for so many families.

Here’s a peek at my own kids on their first day back! 💛 (They were not happy to pose for a picture 😉)

I’d love to see your little ones, too—drop your back-to-school photos in the comments and let’s celebrate this fresh start together! 📸👇

Cheers to a year full of growth, learning, and confidence—both in the classroom and beyond!

Thanks to Wild and Wise Adventures for the shoutout and having me at their upcoming event, Reset Rally on August 30th fr...
08/15/2025

Thanks to Wild and Wise Adventures for the shoutout and having me at their upcoming event, Reset Rally on August 30th from 9-12 at McClung Park.

This FREE community event is for mental wellness, family fun, and community connection. There’s also clothing donations to benefit children who are recipients of KVC Missouri services.

Hope to see you and your family there!

✨ Back-to-School Calm: The Power of Nasal & Diaphragmatic Breathing for Kids ✨The school year brings new friends, fresh ...
08/15/2025

✨ Back-to-School Calm: The Power of Nasal & Diaphragmatic Breathing for Kids ✨

The school year brings new friends, fresh challenges… and sometimes big feelings.
One simple tool can help your child manage anxiety, focus better, and feel calmer: nasal + diaphragmatic breathing 🫁💛

Why it works:
🌬 Nasal breathing filters, warms, and humidifies the air — supporting healthy oxygen flow and a calmer nervous system.
💪 Diaphragmatic breathing (deep belly breaths) signals the body’s “rest & digest” system, lowering heart rate and reducing stress hormones.

For kids, this means:
✅ More focus in class
✅ Better emotional regulation
✅ Lower anxiety in stressful moments (tests, social situations, transitions)

Try this “Backpack Breath” exercise:
1️⃣ Sit or stand tall.
2️⃣ Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds, letting your belly expand like a balloon.
3️⃣ Hold for 2 seconds.
4️⃣ Exhale slowly through your nose for 6 seconds.
5️⃣ Repeat 3–5 times.

Tip: Practice before school, during homework, or before bed. Over time, these calming breaths become your child’s superpower for navigating big feelings.

📚💡 Helping kids breathe better helps them learn better.

🌬️ Why Nasal & Diaphragmatic Breathing Matter! 🌬️We often support children who struggle with mouth breathing, poor oral ...
08/07/2025

🌬️ Why Nasal & Diaphragmatic Breathing Matter! 🌬️
We often support children who struggle with mouth breathing, poor oral rest posture, or inefficient breathing patterns.

👃 Nasal breathing helps:
✅ Filter and warm the air
✅ Support proper facial development
✅ Improve focus and sleep quality

💨 Diaphragmatic (belly) breathing encourages:
✅ Calm nervous system regulation
✅ Efficient oxygen exchange
✅ Better breath support for speech, eating, and even posture!

Together, these breathing patterns are essential for clear speech, strong oral motor skills, and overall health and development.

If your child frequently breathes through their mouth, snores, or has trouble with breath control during speech or feeding—it's worth looking deeper!

📞 Reach out to learn how we can help support healthy breathing habits!

🍎 Struggling with a picky eater at home?You’re not alone—and mealtimes don’t have to be a battle. 💬As a pediatric speech...
08/06/2025

🍎 Struggling with a picky eater at home?
You’re not alone—and mealtimes don’t have to be a battle. 💬

As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I’m sharing 5 simple, SLP-approved tips to help make eating less stressful and more successful—for everyone at the table!

✅ Build trust
✅ Encourage exploration
✅ Reduce pressure

👀 When picky eating starts affecting growth, nutrition, or family routines, it might be time to consider feeding therapy—and that’s where we can help.

✨ Save this post for your next meal & share with a parent who needs it.

Have questions? Send me a DM!

🌟 Inclusive Play in Action! 🌟 What an incredible day celebrating the ribbon cutting of Binder Playground—Jefferson City’...
08/01/2025

🌟 Inclusive Play in Action! 🌟

What an incredible day celebrating the ribbon cutting of Binder Playground—Jefferson City’s first playground built with inclusive elements for ALL visitors!

I’m so proud to have contributed to this project by helping develop the Communication Board, a visual tool that supports children with speech, language, or communication challenges—including English language learners—so everyone can express themselves and play together.

From the pour-in-place flooring to the inclusive whirl and ADA-accessible restrooms, Binder Playground is a space designed with intention, compassion, and community in mind.

💬 Thank you to Ashley Wiskirchen and the JC Parks team for the opportunity to support this meaningful work. I loved celebrating alongside local families, councilmembers, and commissioners. Thank you to Lynda Cornejo for translating the communication board to Spanish for our English Language Learners.

Here’s to building parks that welcome every voice, every body, every child. ❤️

🗣️ Everyone deserves a voice — and communication boards help make that possible! 💬Whether it’s a child with speech delay...
07/30/2025

🗣️ Everyone deserves a voice — and communication boards help make that possible! 💬
Whether it’s a child with speech delays, someone who is nonspeaking, or an English language learner navigating a new world, communication boards empower individuals to express themselves and connect with others.

From playgrounds to classrooms, these boards are more than just tools—they’re bridges to understanding, inclusion, and confidence. 💙

Let’s keep creating communities where every voice is seen, heard, and valued. 🙌

Is This Normal? 🤔As parents, we’re constantly asking ourselves that question — especially when it comes to how our kids ...
07/17/2025

Is This Normal? 🤔
As parents, we’re constantly asking ourselves that question — especially when it comes to how our kids eat, breathe, and speak.

If your child is:
🍽️ Gagging or pocketing food
📉 Struggling to gain weight
😮 Breathing through their mouth often
🗣️ Hard to understand when speaking...

These might be signs they could benefit from feeding therapy or myofunctional therapy.

Early intervention can make a big difference 💪 Let’s take the guesswork out of “Is this normal?”

👇 Follow along as we break down common signs in this educational series.

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