There’s good news for parents and babies and its welcome news indeed. It’s called baby sign language. The lack of a means for communication between a parent and a baby has always been frustrating for both parties. A parent hears their child crying and is helpless to understand what the baby wants. They do […]
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What is the best baby sign language book/program available?
I’d like to get my wife a book or program or whatnot on baby sign language for Christmas. I’ve taken a couple of ASL courses and would love for us to learn more before our baby comes in April. Any suggestions on the best out there? .
Baby Sign Language Could Help Your Child Avoid The Speech Therapy Waiting List
Is your child late to talk? Have you ruled out any possibility of hearing loss? Does he clearly understand much of what you say but is unable to speak yet? As parents we are right to be concerned when our babies do not reach their developmental milestones. First may I say that the majority […]
Baby Sign Language Bedtime Story
Story time with your child can be even more engaging when you incorporate American Sign Language signs while you are reading. You will be helping your child learn to communicate better and they will have fun while doing so. I have always enjoyed the book Time for Bed by Mem Fox. I have read […]
Baby Sign Language for Please and Thank You
As a parent, you know that it is never too early to start teaching manners. We are constantly teaching and reminding our children good manners, and trying to get them to implement those manners. American Sign Language has proven to be a great means of communication between a parent and their baby before they […]
Baby Sign Language – Which Hand?
Once you have decided that you would like to use American Sign Language with your child or students, many questions come to mind about how you should begin in order to be successful. One of the most common questions asked is, “Which hand should I sign with?” The answer will be one that you […]
Baby Sign Language – Sign for Hurt
No parent wants to see their child hurt, and if your child is hurt, you want to be able to help them. Unfortunately, babies can not always communicate if they are hurt or where they are hurt. Because of this, babies and toddlers will cry when something is wrong. Unfortunately, it is difficult to […]
Baby Sign Language Story to Sign
If you are already aware of the benefits of sign language, you are probably interested in new ideas to use in the classroom with students or at home with your child. It can be simple and fun to include new ideas into your already established daily routine. With the weather cooling down, it is […]
Baby Sign Language – Yes and No
As a parent, it is likely that you frequently find yourself repeating yes and no to your baby, hoping to teach them and help them understand things that they should be doing and things they should not. American Sign Language can help you to communicate yes and no to your baby more easily (even […]
Baby Sign Language – Fun Activity
ItIf you are interested in learning some new sign language activities to teach your students or child, I have a great song for you to learn, sing and sign. With the Fall season quickly approaching, I have a gross motor activity that is great for introducing children to the changes they’ll be seeing outside […]