Many people think of the early years of parenthood as a time that requires more money in order for kids to be happy and healthy, but I found

Rather than risk being laughed at or judged — either by their peers or an adult — saying nothing at all is a safe strategy for kids.  

lots of people have these “not enough” fears, but when you’re following a non-traditional path, they can be extra challenging.

Babies do it, children do it and adults do it.  If babies didn’t learn naturally, we wouldn’t be here as a species.