When caring adults repeat the steps of a routine, and describe the routine the same way every day, children begin to learn the steps in the routine and learn the specific words they need to talk about this daily routine. When caring adults observe what their child is interested in, they can tailor the way they read to interest their child more. If their child loves finding the character on each page, wait and join in with the search before reading the text. Sometimes children aren’t interested in the text, and other are very curious about the exact words on the page. Following children’s interests will make for a happier story time and lifelong love of reading. When caring adults listen to their children’s hurts and tend to them with empathy, they nurture their relationship and develop strong bonds of trust. Take time during meals or during bedtime routines to ask about your child’s day and about and ‘hurts’ that might need tending.