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It has something many homebody moms fear, that they’re hurting their child socially by not putting them in daycare or doing a million activities with them from the time they’re born. But it has not something you need to worry too much about, so long as your children do get some social time.

Babies, of course, don’t really play with one another, so that early in the game there is little to worry about. But as they grow into toddlers, they definitely need to be around other children, even if they don’t interact much until they’re two years old about.

One thing to remember is that activities don’t have to be formal. You don’t have to invite art classes, gymanstic exercise, etc. Just take the kids to the park. Most times there will be other children there for them to interact with if they like. Or they can just run around and play on the playground equipment. (more…)