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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a SAHM to a 3 year old and literally can not remember the last time I left the house with her just us during the week. we do a ton of activities during the day and crafts, projects, play time, dancing, etc but I do not like nor want to go anywhere with her. On the weekends my dh and I will take her out together to playground, activities, classes, stores, etc. I do all my shopping online and instacart my groceries. I'm a hermit but is anyone else? Is it horrible I don't do things outside of the house with my Lo?[/quote]

It's fine to be a homebody. At that age, though, kids do need to play outside. Sun exposure in the morning is especially important. Being out in nature will help prevent sensory issues later. They also need to socialize and get used to other kids and, crucially, other adults. You are two years away from kindergarten. It is so beneficial to children to learn that they can trust others, get their needs met in different situations, and advocate for themselves. Even if you can give your child her whole world right now that's not always going to be the case. I remind myself that whatever path my children take, they will need to function effectively with other mentors, teachers, co-workers. Your child will look to you as a model of how to function in different environments. Taking them out is part of giving them that exposure and modeling. Also, exposure to new and varied environments is important for building vocabulary and concepts. Reading is difficult without knowing what the words hook on to. [/quote]

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