In this free course, Understanding children: Babies being heard, you will find out some of the things that very young babies can do. You will also discover how babies can contribute to family life and relationships from birth. You will look at what they need from other adults and children, and what they can learn.

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• understand what very young babies can do
• understand how adults and older children involve babies fully in everyday life and help them feel value.