I am glad to hear that you acquire your crypto knowledge in the steemit platform through the professors in the steemit crypto academy where you are been lecture about crypto currency.
Like you said they were less users in the platform then which make it easier for one to receive upvote from the chief curators.

Yes the introduction of SEC have brought a positive impact in the steemit by increasing engagement in the platform and interaction among steemians, unlike before where steemians make assignment post and earn reward but this time you will make yiur post and also read other steemians and leave a good comment.

Making 2 post out of the 7 is not a bad idea, I know you would have love to participate more but your busy motherhood schedule will not allow that so it's best you participate according to your reach.

The SEC have made steemians to spend more time in the platform and interacting with users, making new friends everyday which is good for our growth in the platform.
I must confess engaging with other steemians have now become a part of me because if SEC and I am very happy about it.

I wish you success friend here in steemit and in life, do have a nice day 🤗