How do babies communicate?
Summary
Learn how babies communicate their needs and desires before they can talk. This episode features insights from child psychotherapist Marie de Rome on baby body language, their complete reliance on caregivers, and the intentionality behind their movements. It also addresses common parenting challenges, such as the unhelpful cliché of "love at first sight," and explores what babies truly need from their parents.Episode description
How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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