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Kayla ONeill

Kayla O'Neill has a master's degree in education as well as a bachelor's degree in special education with an emphasis in early childhood education. She has been working as a developmental therapist with babies and toddlers in early intervention since 2012. She is also a mom with two young children.

Supporting your toddler’s cognitive development doesn’t need to be complicated—or expensive. Everyday tasks and routines offer wonderful opportunities to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and early learning skills. As a birth-to-three developmental therapist, I love sharing simple, accessible ways for parents to embed learning moments into their daily routines. Here are three easy and fun activities …

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Helping your toddler develop their language skills doesn’t have to involve elaborate activities or expensive toys. Instead, you can support their growing vocabulary and communication abilities by incorporating a few simple, practical strategies into your everyday routine. From changing diapers to bedtime stories, here are three actionable ways to encourage language development in toddlers aged …

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