Camille reads to her two-year-old son Vinnie at a family birthday party and provides running commentary on the book and what is happening around them. Vinnie can already write his name, identify shapes, and has a grasp of French gender beyond many second language learners. The author worries if her son will be ignorant or lazy if she doesn't stimulate his brain. Experts say that reading, playing, and healthy eating are important for development, but unusual or excessive stimulation will not increase intellectual capacity. Both Australian and U.S. research finds no evidence that specialized activities or instruction beyond a child's development has benefits. The author is relieved she does not need to obsess over intellectual development and her son can