Monthly Archives: November 2014

Being a mother, wife and entrepreneur is not an easy balance in life. I continue to remind myself just how lucky I am to have Sophia and Gabriel as my children. Without them, my path would not be what it is today. It feels so strange when I hear someone say they don't believe in destiny. If Autism never entered our home and family, we would not be serving over…

The child who lives with Autism may look “normal” but his or her behavior can be perplexing and downright difficult. Today, the citadel of autism, once thought of as an incurable disorder, is cracking around the foundation. Every day, individuals with autism show us they can overcome, compensate for, and otherwise manage many of the condition’s most challenging aspects. Equipping those around our children with a simple understand of autism’s…

Have you gotten frustrated searching for activities for special needs children? You know they are out there and you really want your children to be able to participate in them and take advantage of a more direct approach to social, sensory, and physical development and growth. You are in luck because the programs you are searching for are offered at We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym. They offer many different…

Are you looking for a great place to host your child’s birthday party? If so, We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym is the perfect place for you to bring your child and their entire party. With a host of birthday party packages to choose from, We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym is a great place to explore ideas for kids birthday parties, and once you do you will not want…

Do you know who offers fun activities for kids with autism? The answer is We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym does. They offer activities and programs through state funded programs that allow them to improve the social and physical development of children, especially those with autism. The offer an all inclusive environment that allows children of all abilities to play, learn, grow and have fun. We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s…

Are you looking for a great place to take your children to play? Do you have a special needs child or children and aren’t sure where to bring them for a fun environment that will also help them develop their sensory, motor and other skills? We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym in Tarzana, CA is a great place to bring your children. They offer play options for children of all…

At We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym, the slogan of “Finally a Place Where You Never Have to Say I’m Sorry” is not just a slogan, but words the staff lives by to create their culture and environment around. As the best kids fitness gym in the area their facility is full of awesome equipment for climbing, running, jumping, lifting, pulling and pushing to help develop the larger muscle groups…

Whenever we find a new place that offers an activity or helps to develop children in ways we haven’t experienced before it can be referred to as a “best kept secret” but hopefully the word is spreading through Tarzana, CA about how great the indoor playground area is at the We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym. Their gym is full of awesome and fun equipment that is meant to help…

Dina Kimmel, a successful entrepreneur, is giving to the community, and word is spreading. She is giving strength, love, patience, and acceptance. Kimmel, president and owner of We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym in Tarzana, has designed and built her kid's gym with a specific clientele in mind. Thirty percent of the children that come through the door are children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD.…

My business is We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym for All kids. Our doors opened at the end of the year in September 2010. We are an open play sensory gym. What that means is that all the fun equipment we use -- swings, climbing apparatus and toys -- is based on occupational therapy. All children love to play at We Rock, but for children who are on the spectrum,…

In honor of Mother's Day, this issue of TRIBE pays tribute to those driven, talented women who have dedicated their lives to the growth and well-being of two sets of offspring: one of their wombs and one of their imaginations. -- Dina Kimmel, a self-described "granola girl," grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains but eventually found her way down to the San Fernando Valley. For the past 22 years,…

Studio City (cbsla.com): Mom's Dream Of Opening Kids' Gym Turning Into Nightmare. A mother says her dream of opening a fun and specialized gym for all kids has turned into a nightmare. Dina Kimmel is involved in a bitter dispute with a neighboring business owner. Read More!