While babies start out completely dependent, they don’t stay that way for long! As they establish a sense of trust in the world around them, they will establish a little independence by venturing out to explore their environment. With caregiving support, every day play facilitates lessons in resolving conflict, development of social and emotional skills, language and communication skills, coordination and physical development, self-awareness, and a positive self-esteem that grows from their ever-increasing desire to do things for themselves.