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I’m a stay at home mom and thinking about how having my baby home can affect him. Anyone know any science based articles that would explain if daycare helps children in the long run or if it affects them negatively? I’m asking because sometimes I feel like my son is missing out on socializing, education, and other experiences that daycare offers. I take him to the library and participate in age appropriate activities, but often feel like he’s missing out or that what I do isn’t enough. Also worry that daycare will negatively affect his mental health. Any research out there that could help better understand daycare and how it impacts children.