The Early Years Foundation Stage principle that 'every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured' reminds us that human beings are primed from birth to be successful learners. One of the major ways in which this can be seen is in our overwhelming urge to communicate. The first cry, the first look into our mother's eyes, the first turn of the head to our father's voice all say 'I am here, I want to connect with you.'
For most babies these first communicative attempts are welcomed as parents cuddle, gaze at and talk to their baby. As the weeks and months pass, they come to know each other and to feel comfortable and connected. Despite the inevitable parental exhaustion and worry, love flows unconditionally to this tiny communicator who is so vulnerable but also so powerful in getting her needs met.
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