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Show Children Understand Long Before They Speak By NANCV MOORE THURMOND THUR-MOND Your child will understand long before he is able to express ex-press himself. His responses may not be intelligible, but you will know by his facial expressions express-ions and body movements that , he is responding to you with ' his gobbledygook. By talking to him, you are telling him "You are important." WHEN HE begins to talk, give him your full attention. This too, will help him know that he is important. Also, by your own example, you will be teaching him to be a good listener. lis-tener. Foster a love of music in your child by letting him hear different kinds of music, from rock 'n' roll to classical. Songs such as "Good Morning to You," "Amen," and "Do Re Mi," even though simple, help to develop auditory discrimination. discrimi-nation. YOU MAY not be qualified to sing in the Metropolitan Opera, but the music of your choice in lullabies and songs will be worth a bravo to your baby. Introduce him to the radio, records, and musical toys. Older sister can turn up the volume or wind up the stuffed stuf-fed musical rabbit so she feels included in the learning process. |