Ding Ma said: The baby does not need to be taught to use language, but the more he listens, the better he can learn to speak. Language is a kind of communication. You know, communication has already begun before the baby really learns to speak. Communication Begins with Response to Baby In the early days, newborns will attract others’ attention through vocalization and movement gestures to meet their own needs. Parents’ positive response to the baby’s hints will help him understand what communication is all about. When he gives a hint-for example, a gesture of “hug me”-and gets the expected response, he will be encouraged and give more hints. [Hint and Response] System is the basis of communication and language. Read More …