How to swim: Growing up in Australia, a country that is surrounded by ocean naturally means a lot of time spent at the beach. Learning at any early age how to s

How to swim: Growing up in Australia, a country that is surrounded by ocean naturally means a lot of time spent at the beach. Learning at any early age how to swim without any flotation devices, while fully clothed and how to get out of a rip enabled me to have a lot of fun at the beach/pools without causing my parents anxiety. How ride a bike: I was fortunate enough to have my parents teach me how to ride (without training wheels) at the age of 2. From around the age of 8, I was able to explore the city with friends and organise our own activities without having to rely on parents to drive us to and from each other's houses. A second (or third) language: I'm not fluent in any languages other than English, but I've seen how many opportunities/experiences can come from being able to communicate with someone with a different culture. Ideally I'd like for my children to learn a second language alongside English (There's a huge benefit to learning a second language at a young age compared to one that is 'translated' from one's mother tongue).