I was mainly waiting for Lenwood to post.

But since he still hasn't posted, I will be continueing the plot right now.

You don't have to be focused on the child and her family, by the way. You can try to get into contact with other people within the village.

Technically speaking, you can try to explore the entire island without even talking to people within the village, too. There is a path leading into the woods behind the village.