Kids need to interact with interested adults who encourage their imagination and support their curiosity.
I once lived next door to a family with an inquisitive, friendly 7-year-old daughter. Whenever I was outside she’d come over and visit. We’d play with my dog and make up stories together. I challenged her to dream up ideas and encouraged her wonderful imagination. I moved away and a year or so later I got a Facebook message from her mom. It was a picture of her daughter’s first book. There in the dedication, right after her family and her teacher, was my name. I was so touched to know that our time together was as special to her as it was to me.