Rest, Play, Grow

It may seem odd that in order for a child to become an independent, separate being they need to first depend on an adult for caretaking. It is the generous invitation for relationship from a caring adult that frees kids from their hunger for connection. When a child can take for granted their relational needs will be met, they will be free to play, explore, and express themselves on the world around them. We need to work at creating the relational playgrounds for our children to flourish in, it is here they grow into the people that only our love can make them.