Infant Sign Language
Celebrating Independence Day with the Baby Signs®Program
Tips and Activities for a Fun and Safe 4th of July Hello Baby Signs® Families! The 4th of July is a wonderful time for families to come together and celebrate Independence Day with festivities, food, and fireworks. For our littlest celebrants, it can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. This year, why not incorporate Baby…
Read MoreEmbrace the Summer with the Baby Signs® Program
Summer is here, bringing sunshine, longer days, and plenty of opportunities to bond with your little ones. As you plan your activities and adventures, consider incorporating basic sign language to enhance your communication and create even more memorable experiences. Here’s how the Baby Signs® Program can make your summer brighter and more fun! Outdoor Adventures…
Read MoreEnhance Your Baby’s Safety Awareness with the Baby Signs® Program
June is National Safety Month, a perfect time to focus on keeping our little ones safe. As parents, we constantly strive to create a secure environment for our children. Teaching your baby safety signs can be a fun and effective way to communicate essential safety concepts. At Baby Signs®, we’ve developed a Safety Signs Poster…
Read MoreSigning Sentences: When One Sign Isn’t Enough!
There’s no doubt that a single sign—such as MORE, for example—conveys important information. But there’s also no denying that the combination MORE plus COOKIE is even clearer. Babies seem to know this intuitively; that’s why as soon as they can, they begin stringing two words (or signs!) together and sentences are born. This important intellectual milestone—…
Read MoreIntroducing the On The Grow™ Program: Enrichment Classes from Birth to 5 Years
At the Baby Signs® Program, we are dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in nurturing their children’s growth and development. The On The Grow™ program is designed to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate classes that promote the healthy development of children from birth to 5! Enrichment Classes from Birth to 5 Years On The Grow™ classes offer…
Read MoreEmpowering the Antelope Valley Community: Highlights from the Baby Signs® 2-Day Instructor Certification Training
Last week’s Baby Signs® 2-Day Instructor Certification Training, proudly sponsored by Best Start Antelope Valley, brought together a diverse group of 45 passionate professionals from the childcare, doula, speech-language pathology (SLP), lactation consulting, and early intervention fields. Held in Palmdale, CA, this transformative event equipped attendees with the training and resources needed to revolutionize early…
Read MoreMy Unforgettable Mother’s Day Gift
“Joshua, my third baby boy and third signer gave me such a special Mother’s Day gift last year. A little over a year old and he was signing up a storm. He would use the sign for “Daddy” for any close family member, Mommy included. No matter how hard I tried he refused to sign…
Read MoreCelebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
As National Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, it’s time to reflect on the incredible impact educators have on our lives, especially when it comes to our little ones. At the Baby Signs® Program, we recognize the vital role teachers play in nurturing and guiding children’s development. From the first signs of communication to the moments of…
Read MoreCelebrating National Siblings Day with the Baby Signs® Program
Strengthening Bonds Through Communication Every April 10th, National Siblings Day offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the unique bond shared between siblings. It’s a day to cherish the moments of laughter, support, and shared experiences that make sibling relationships so special. As we commemorate this day, let’s explore how incorporating the Baby Signs® Program into…
Read MoreHelping Toddlers at a “Loss for Words”: The Baby Signs® Program and Social Development
by Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. and Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D., Co-founders, the Baby Signs® Program Every parent wants his or her child to enjoy other people and to be well-liked. In Developmental Psychology, we include both these goals under the term “social development.” Although most parents are aware that innate differences in temperament contribute importantly to individual…
Read MoreEnhancing Communication and Bonding: Baby Signs® for At-Risk Mothers and Babies
Child abuse is a deeply concerning issue that affects the lives of many children worldwide. In situations where mothers and babies are at risk, effective communication and bonding are crucial factors in preventing child abuse. Fortunately, the Baby Signs® Program offers a powerful solution that can help bridge the communication gap, decrease frustration, and foster…
Read MoreBaby Sign Language and Learning to Talk
By far the most frequently voiced concern about encouraging babies to use signs to communicate before they can talk is that doing so will slow down verbal development. In fact, the exact opposite is true. Baby sign language actually speeds up the process. How do we know? With a grant from the federal government, Dr. Susan Goodwyn and…
Read MoreHop into Easter with the Baby Signs® Program: A Fun Guide for Families
Easter is a time filled with joy and celebration for families around the world. As we gather to mark this holiday, it’s an excellent opportunity to include your little one in the festivities using infant sign language. Not only does signing with your baby enhance communication and bonding, but it also adds an extra layer…
Read MoreFrom Signs to Speech—Inevitable!
By Linda Acredolo, Ph.d October 2012 Despite our federally-funded research, evidence showing that signing babies actually learn to talk sooner, some parents still worry that their babies will be too content with signing to do the work of learning to talk. Below are four reasons why children are, in fact, eager to make the transition:…
Read MoreCelebrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day with Baby Signs®: Empowering Communication and Connection
Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day on March 8th, highlighting the synergy between SEL principles and the empowering communication tools provided by the Baby Signs® Program. SEL Day emphasizes the importance of fostering social-emotional skills in individuals of all ages, aligning perfectly with the mission of the Baby Signs® Program…
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