Empower Your Team with the Baby Signs® Program: 2-Day Instructor Certification Training

Bring the Benefits of Baby Signs® to Your Organization Are you ready to make a difference in your community by empowering families and professionals with the gift of early communication? The Baby Signs® 2-Day Instructor Certification Training is the perfect solution for agencies and organizations looking to enhance their services for children and families. This…

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Discover How You Can Make a Difference with Baby Signs® Certification

Unlock the potential of infant communication with the Baby Signs® Program, the groundbreaking program that allows pre-verbal children to express their needs and feelings through simple signs. This innovative approach not only fosters early communication but also deepens bonds between babies and their caregivers. If you’re driven by a passion for child development and impactful…

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2024 Year in Review: Celebrating a Year of Connection & Growth

What a remarkable year it’s been! In 2024, we’ve seen families, instructors, and communities around the world embrace the Baby Signs® Program to support communication, connection, and learning during those all-important early years. From workshops and trainings to partnerships and creative ways families use signing, this year has truly been one to celebrate! Major Highlights…

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Baby Signs® Program

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, enjoy delicious food, and express gratitude—and it’s also a perfect opportunity to use the Baby Signs® Program! Whether you’re preparing a big family feast or spending a quiet day at home, incorporating signs into your Thanksgiving traditions can make the day extra special and engaging for…

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Teaching Kindness at the Table: The Manners, Mealtime, and More! Baby Signs® Class

Manners, Mealtimes, More

Good manners do more than impress people—they express gratitude, foster patience, and promote positive interactions. The Baby Signs® Manners, Mealtime, and More! class is designed to make mealtime a fun and learning-rich experience, giving children essential tools to communicate needs and learn valuable social skills. This one-time class, perfect for children ages 1½ to 5,…

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Parenting Through Connection: Megan Lachance’s Path to the Baby Signs® Program

Megan LaChance

Megan Lachance, the compassionate parenting coach behind Parenting Through Connection, has been helping families strengthen their relationships for over five years through Baby Signs® classes. Based in Calgary, AB, and offering online services, Megan’s unique approach combines connection, communication, and child development to guide parents in building strong family bonds from the very beginning. With…

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Why Children’s Fears Increase in the 2nd Year

Mom and daughter afraid or sad

Although signing with babies is my passion, I also enjoy sharing other insights about development. Here’s an example from Baby Hearts, my book co-authored with Dr. Susan Goodwyn. Along with cake and ice cream, a child’s first birthday brings with it a not so nice gift – a significant increase in the number of things that make a…

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A Window into the Infant Mind

Stars

By Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. and Co-founder of the Baby Signs® Program. Much to my delight, the good news about baby sign language has spread far and wide—especially in contrast to how few people knew anything about it when Dr. Susan Goodwyn and I published our first research article about babies and signing in 1985. I…

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How Creative Signing by Toddlers Transforms Everyday Moments

Zoo Signs

Bonita and crew were visiting the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Julia was enchanted by all the animals and eager to use her many animal signs to label them—monkey, lion, bear, bird, zebra, elephant, and giraffe to name just a few. But then they came to a grasslands enclosure that featured something new to her:…

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Empowering Nannies with the Baby Signs® Program

Nanny

Nannies are more than just caregivers—they’re partners in a child’s development, providing nurturing environments that foster growth, learning, and communication. For nannies looking to strengthen the bond with the little ones they care for, the Baby Signs® Program is a powerful tool to add to their toolkit. By introducing simple, effective sign language techniques, nannies…

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The Baby Signs® Program in the News

A drawing of a boy holding a newspaper while making baby signs.

Empowering Parents and Babies Around the Globe At the Baby Signs® Program, we’ve always believed in the power of early communication to build strong bonds and help babies express themselves even before they can speak. Over the years, our program has gained recognition for its positive impact on families worldwide, and we’re thrilled to share…

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Meet Elaine Langsam: Enhancing Communication with Baby Signs® in NYC

Elaine Langsam

Elaine Langsam has been a dedicated Baby Signs® instructor since 2009, bringing her expertise in early childhood education to families across New York City through libraries, hospitals, and virtually. With a Master’s Degree in early childhood education and a minor in Psychology, Elaine teaches a variety of Baby Signs® classes, including Parent Workshops, Sign, Say…

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