Nurses can get a sense of whether the children and their parents feel secure or not, prior to the NRMP, by reading their signs. The time is shared based on the greatest immediate need of support, the child or the parents, and on the nature of the support that is needed. This requires quick thinking and sensitivity to what children say and express with their face and body. A child's bodily expression can be a useful tool for understanding the meaning, rather than solely using the spoken word: I think it's horrible with kids when you notice that they are really, really scared, but they don't dare to say it. Nurses also read the parents’ expression for determining whether they are safe enough to support their children during NRMP.