The author thought about the kinds of things adults unwittingly convey to children every day. If children can sense the strong and (mostly) positive relationships among staff members on their team, then it's just as likely they can sense when there's tension and unease. And, when human beings work together, there will inevitably be times when relationships feel challenging. In staff's efforts to make positive connections among coworkers a valued goal, children learn how to form positive relationships by example. That's why continuity of staff is so important. In this article, the author describes a case for strong relationships among adults who work with young children. She hopes anyone who makes decisions about staff continuity will ponder carefully the immense benefits that are possible when "all the teachers are friends."