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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.

You do not need to have a ton of toys in order to teach your baby new things, but it is fun to have a few good-quality items on hand!  Educational toys for babies 0-6 months work well to encourage all of the different areas of development (read more about developmental milestones here). If you need …

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Teach Your Child by Playing With Cars My little boy can spend countless hours (just kidding…minutes) playing with cars and trucks both outside and indoors. Although this may look like just simple play there is a lot that your little one can learn from his or her cars, trucks, or tractors.  In this post I …

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Congratulations on your brand-new bundle of joy! Having a baby is one of the most exciting things…but can also be a bit overwhelming. Many new parents wonder how to play with a newborn baby. In this post, you will read all about simple newborn activities that encourage development in your baby.  Try doing these simple …

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Your baby is interested in you and everyone else!  They are wanting to interact with other people and are learning more about themselves as well the skills needed to interact with others and regulate their emotions are called social skills. In this post I will give you information about what social skills look like and …

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When you become a parent your life changes dramatically. Some of it is good change…other parts of it makes us feel overwhelmed and exhausted. If you are a new mom or a mom transitioning to their second child…I have some things that have helped me stay sane! In this post you will discover simple ways …

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