Episode Summary:In this episode we look at play and the important role it plays in a child’s development.The Areas of Development: cognitive (includes language) social-emotional physical spiritualPlay builds synapses between neurons in the brain, When these connections are not made they are pruned making it more difficult to build later on.If we can build our children’s brains’ connections in ways that glorify God and point them to him when they are young it will be much easier for them to continue on that path.Verses from the episode:Luke Links from the episode:Building babies’ brains through play: Mini Parenting Master ClassPlayfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com .Freebies for you:Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coachingJoin my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:https://createdtoplay.com/challengeGet 17 fun, free kid’s blessings for meals:https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessingsEven though I’m an introvert, I’m social!  Let’s connect!Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplayFacebook: https://facebook.com/created2playTwitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplayPinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplayDid you enjoy the show?Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy.Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joy-wendling/support