Child Life Private Practice Mentorship

Are you considering starting your own child life private practice but unsure where to begin?

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Kimberly Leighton, MS, CCLS, founded Play Warriors in January 2019 and has since gained invaluable experience navigating the journey of building a thriving private practice.

 

Now, she's offering mentorship to help fellow child life specialists accelerate their path—so the children and families in your community can benefit sooner.

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While Kimberly is not a business attorney or accountant, she brings firsthand knowledge of running successful businesses over the past 20 years.  

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• Clarify your vision and find your niche

• Build referral networks

• Identify potential funding sources

• Stay motivated and focused through each phase of your development

• 1:1 and small group option (weekly/biweekly/monthly 50 min. Mon-Thurs. am, weekends EST)

 

If you're ready to take the next step and would like support from someone who has been there, mentorship with Kimberly could be a powerful investment in your future.

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Kimberly was the keynote speaker for the New England Child Life Professionals Conference in October 2025. Her talk was titled In Your Own Backyard: Reimagining Child Life Where It's needed Most.

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