Karla Cuthbertson, OTR/L
Meet Karla, Creator of SHINE for Kids
Karla Cuthbertson, OTR/L, is the creator of SHINE for Kids and The SHINE Method™, and the owner of Infinite Sunshine PLLC. She creates practical, encouraging tools and programs that help children build mindfulness, self-regulation, organization, coping, confidence, connection, and everyday life skills.
With more than 25 years of experience in pediatrics and education as a licensed and National Board-Certified Occupational Therapist, Karla understands how children learn best through natural, supportive practice. That experience shapes SHINE’s child-friendly journals, planners, cards, workbooks, groups, and workshops—resources designed for children and the adults who support them.
A SHINE Story
It’s hard to fully capture the impact Karla and her SHINE for Kids products have had on my daughter. She has gone from feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks to approaching life with confidence and joy. Before SHINE, even basic things like getting dressed, eating, going to school, or being out in public felt like major challenges. She also struggled with recognizing and managing her emotions.
With SHINE, my daughter has developed tools to handle these challenges successfully. The emotional and social growth she has experienced has been extraordinary, and the mindfulness strategies are so powerful.
What makes SHINE for Kids truly special is the way Karla connects with children. My daughter feels understood, supported, and empowered in a way that has transformed her life. We are deeply grateful for Karla’s guidance. She has helped my daughter shine both inside and out.
— K.E., parent of a 10-year-old