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“I remember my eldest daughter pulling herself up on the sofa and using it as a balance point. I was calling to her across the living room. She looked at me and wanted to come to me and she looked at the floor and was scared she might not make it, but then she toddled quickly across and fell into…” quote by Adrian Lester
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“I remember my eldest daughter pulling herself up on the sofa and using it as a balance point. I was calling to her across the living room. She looked at me and wanted to come to me and she looked at the floor and was scared she might not make it, but then she toddled quickly across and fell into my arms. It was amazing. The look on her face!”

Adrian Lester

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2018

A child's tentative climb and fall into a parent's arms illustrates trust and courage.

In simple terms: Child learns trust through risky movement.

Key Takeaway

Encourage safe risk-taking.

Themes

parenting trust courage development

Mood

warm reflective

Type

parenting inspirational

When to use this quote

  • playtime
  • learning environments
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

child development emotional bonding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can caregivers foster safe exploration?
  • What signs indicate readiness for new challenges?
A Different Perspective

May not apply to all children.

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