Is Archie falling behind? Duchess Meghan says one-year-old lacks social skills
<p>Meghan Markle is reportedly worried about her son Archie as he doesn't have enough interaction with toddlers his own age.</p>
<p>Meghan also wishes she could join a 'Mommy and Me' to be around other new mothers.</p>
<p>"Meghan said Archie needs to learn emotional and social skills by being around other young children, something he can't do with adults," an insider revealed to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8498177/Meghan-bemoans-Archie-lack-social-skills-doesnt-interact-toddlers.html" target="_blank" class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtflink"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>.</p>
<p>"Meghan said ideally they (she and Archie) would be in a baby group class that met in person a couple of times a week. This would give Archie the opportunity to play with other toddlers and help develop his brain."</p>
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<p>There is little opportunity for Archie to be around other toddlers as the Sussex family have been holed up in a mega-mansion in Los Angeles since March.</p>
<p>Meghan is well aware that this could have an impact on Archie developmentally.</p>
<p>"Meghan said she would love to be part of a 'Mommy and Me' community, but knows this is impossible even if there was no COVID-19 because of who she is. She said she's just too well known to do normal things," the friend said. </p>
<p>"Meghan does take advantage of connecting with others online and on Zoom, but says it's just not the same as in person. </p>
<p>"Plus the consistency of biweekly 'Mommy and Me' classes would be good for Archie and a place where she could just be a mom and make new lifelong friends."</p>
<p>The Sussex family have only been spotted out of their home a handful of times since their move to LA, but have been making video messages for various causes.</p>
