Active listening

It is very important to listen to your infant/toddler when they are beginning to speak. You may not understand all the words but you should never laugh . you should respond "o really " and be attentive. The words that you  understand help your infant/toddler to expand her language and  understand language. If your toddler say "juice" you can say would  you like some juice? over time she will begin to understand that we speak in sentences . Active listening also involves responding to your infant/toddler with body language.