What does it mean to give?  Most people give in order to get something back in return.  We request that in return for our love and generosity we get something back so as not to be hurt.  But the very nature of being a parent sets the stage for a different type of giving.  Because as a parent you are asked to give the best of yourself; whole heartedly and unconditionally.   But what does a child have that they could possibly give back to a parent?

A quote from writer Mark Nepo explains, “However, the reward for breathing is not applause but air, and the reward for climbing is not a promotion but new sight, and the reward for kindness is not being seen as kind, but the electricity of giving that keeps us alive.” 

It indicates that the very act of giving is the reward.  Perhaps it is similar with love as it is for giving.  When we love another the reward is being a person who loves rather than being loved by another.  But naturally a child loves and so it really can be very simple. 

How do you share love with your child?  Maybe it is in those moments after work that you devote uninterrupted time with your child playing?  We would love to hear how you spend quality moments with you child.  Reply to our SmartGamesAndToys blog or email us at contactus@SmartGamesAndToys.com.