Hi Everyone. I have been on this forum for some time, and it has been a blessing  but didn't formally introduce myself. I am a stay at home mom, and live with my husband and two kids (2 year old twins, boy and girl) in NC, USA. My sister introduced me EL, and after the birth of my kids I started it with Doman Flash Cards, YBCR and Baby Einstein, on a trial and error basis. Currently my kids are sightreading words from the videos, and love to run their fingers under the subtitles on TV, no parking instructions on the street, and any words they come in contact with, not to mention their books. Brillkids has been a lighthouse in guiding me. Thank you to all the wonderful people here, and looking forward to more advice and help.

Thanks for the links .

I am a mom to 2 year old twins (girl/boy). I have been a part of this community for some time now and love it. Growing up (in India), I loved dolls (still do), and had tons of them. But they were different, not the Princess or Barbie dolls that are prevalent now. They resembled little girls, or babies. I loved to dress up as a fairy rather than a princess, being a princess felt rather exclusive, even then, as if one was above all other common people, being a fairy was delightful and imaginary . The Barbie doll is a grown up woman, I cannot understand how do the makers expect little children to relate to her ( I couldn't, when my youngest sister got one as a present) . Same with most princess  dolls I have seen. And there is always a subtle sexist suggestion which we tend to ignore, what with their perfect bodies and clothes. No wonder the girls want to grow up early and we have a new generation of tweens. Childhood is a beautiful place to be in. I don't know what my daughter will like, right now she is not taking interest in dolls, even as we try to introduce them to her. I like the American girl, love her, and she bring a little history and culture too . I hope my girl likes her, or my boy (he is into cars right now).

I understand your concerns, and it is great to see that you are considerate of your child's emotional needs, and are ready to cater to them. Very few parents are doing that in this fast paced world. You are the mother and you will definitely take the right decision. I am a stay at home mom to 24 months twins (girl/boy), and have been recommended by many a friends and family that I should send them to a playgroup, but I have avoided doing so. My concerns are similar, my daughter is emotionally sensitive, and kind of skinny, though very fit and healthy (my observation has been that the weaker looking kids are the first targets at bullying, and boy does that start at a very young age).
Regarding happiness, I think happiness comes from living a life of your choice, and not choices imposed upon you by others. And it comes with compromises. I decided to stay at home for my kids, like many other moms, because I wanted to give them my time, hug the after they woke up from their naps, kiss them when they had a boo boo, start EL with them so that they get a good start in life. And as of now I am very happy, though we have to compromise on our finances. I would have missed my kids every moment if I worked, call me silly. I am happy to be there for them, till they go to school. EL is an extension of my love for them. I totally agree with Glenn Doman on more input and less testing. My kids can identify words, know their alphabet, shapes, numbers 1 to 13. We are still working on colors though, any suggestions are welcome.
So sit back, rest, hug your child and your answers will follow .

Looking at her interest in the cards, it will be a matter of months, not years that she will start reading the words!!