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American Academy of Pediatrics Endorses Baby Sign Language | Baby Signs®
🩺 The AAP Gives Infant Sign Language a “Thumbs Up” 📝 **Editor’s Note:** This post was originally published in 2010 on the Baby Signs® Blog and has been updated in 2025 with refreshed context, current resources, and links to help today’s parents and professionals make informed choices about using sign language with babies. Why the…
Read MoreWhy Toddlers Get Spooked—and How Signing Helps
Why Toddlers Get Spooked—and How Signing Helps Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Growing Fears As Halloween approaches, you might notice your once-brave toddler suddenly becoming fearful of costumes, darkness, or spooky decorations. This change is completely normal! Around the second year, children’s imaginations grow faster than their ability to separate fantasy from reality. Understanding these…
Read More🎃 Baby Signs® Halloween Fun: Spooky, Sweet & Full of Signs!
🎃 Baby Signs® Halloween Fun: Spooky, Sweet & Full of Signs! Halloween is right around the corner—and it’s the perfect time to blend the excitement of costumes, candy, and pumpkins with language learning your baby will love. Whether your little one is dressing up for the first time, tagging along for trick-or-treating, or just watching…
Read MoreLet Your Baby Pick the Topic: How Signing Puts Them in Charge
One of the most exciting things about baby sign language is watching babies take the lead in communication. Instead of simply reacting to adult questions or instructions, signing babies have a way to initiate interactions. They get to pick the topic. And that makes a big difference. Originally shared on the Baby Signs® blog in…
Read MoreMythbusting: Will Signing Delay My Baby’s Speech?
One of the most common questions we hear from parents considering baby sign language is: “If I teach my baby to sign, will it delay their speech?” It’s an understandable concern—and it’s also one of the biggest myths about baby signing. The truth?🖐️ Signing does not delay speech. In fact, it often supports and accelerates…
Read MoreOn the Grow™ Enrichment Classes: Playful Learning for Children Birth–5
Discover On the Grow™ enrichment classes for children birth–5. Fun, engaging learning designed for families and early childhood professionals! Looking for fun, engaging, and research-based ways to support your child’s development? ✨ You’re going to love the On the Grow™ Classes! ✨ Designed by child development experts, the On the Grow™ Program offers playful, educational…
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