Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the Baby Signs® Program

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Fun, Festive Ways to Add a Little Luck o’ the Irish to Your Baby’s Early Learning Saint Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to dress in green, enjoy festive treats, and spend quality time with your little one. But did you know you can also celebrate by incorporating baby sign language into the holiday fun?…

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The Science Behind the Baby Signs® Program

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How Simple Signs Can Supercharge Language, Bonding, and Learning For over two decades, child development experts Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn studied how simple gestures—now widely known as the Baby Signs® Program—can dramatically impact infants’ early communication, emotional development, and intellectual growth. Their extensive research, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…

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Enhancing Early Intervention with the Baby Signs® Program

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Working one-on-one with babies and toddlers—whether as a speech-language pathologist, parent educator, early interventionist, or parent coach, —presents a special opportunity to shape children’s language, social-emotional, and cognitive development. By integrating the Baby Signs® Program into your professional practice, you can strengthen parent-child connections, reduce frustration, and support early communication skills. Below, we’ll explore why…

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

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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

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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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Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Baby Signs® Program

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

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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

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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

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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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Empowering Nannies with the Baby Signs® Program

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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

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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

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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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Learn the ABCs with ASL: ABC Sign With Me!™

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Early childhood is a magical time when little ones are eager to explore and learn. One of the most important skills they begin to develop is literacy—the foundation for all future learning. But how can we make this journey into reading engaging, fun, and effective? The answer lies in our ABC Sign With Me!™ class,…

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