Homeschool and start teaching life skills from birth. The first three years are very, very important in developing their brains. Even a two year old can help with making cookies, learning how to pour ingredients, two for you and two for me games, loading and unloading the laundry and learning which buttons make things run or stop, tearing of one sheet of paper towel, personal hygiene, setting a table, wiping down a countertop. They learn coordination, balance, self-reliance, helping others, what works and what doesn't. Everything that can be reached and is safe is fair game. It's a wonderful experience to watch a young mind make connections to cause and effect and to bonding ever deeper with you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGl5ReYunoY The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Forty plus years ago when my son was in pre-school everything was, "safe touch". It robbed him of things like Ring Around the Rosy and London Bridge. Even contact sports people were too closely monitored. It doesn't seem like safe touch really stuck when you read about all the molestations and trafikking. Forgive me and please don't misunderstand when I say we all just need a big ol' Texas group hug. VeryHungryPatriot, I feel your pain. Social interaction is complicated these days. Stay open and loving, Momma.
Nice sticker. Yesterday when I filled the tank it ended up DOUBLE what I was used to (from $20s to $40s).