In this episode of Quality Time, host Laura Cady sits down with Michelle Rupiper and Brenda Saxe, two experienced Step Up to Quality coaches and Literacy Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) trainers.

With decades of combined experience, Michelle and Brenda discuss why we need to move beyond "quizzing" children and start having genuine conversations. They share practical advice on narrating daily routines, using "big juicy words" to build vocabulary, and why there is simply "no app to replace your lap."