When a caring adult offers the opportunity for children to take on one small part of a routine, children can begin to complete routine tasks on their own. When caring adults point to illustrations and comment on the action while reading with their child, they encourage them to notice and talk about the action too. Building a conversation around the action of a story helps children to learn new words and new ways of using them. When a caring adult recalls and retells an event when their child demonstrated new learning or strength of character, their child learns to see themselves as capable and continuously learning. Make time to share an “I Remember When” story before bed or during mealtime to help strengthen your relationship.