As babies and toddlers my daughters had trains, trucks  Legos and blocks as well as dolls and mini-kitchenettes to play with.  My elderly in-laws found it somewhat unusual but joined the girls on the floor, happily creating Lego structures.    I can’t remember why I felt so strongly that they be exposed to playthings long considered “boy” toys. My focus always seemed to be providing pathways for them to explore that would provide an opportunity for them to reach their
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