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

 

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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