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Welcome to the Baby Signs® Blog!

June 1, 2023

We are so excited to have you here. This blog is dedicated to providing information and resources for parents who are interested in teaching their babies basic sign language. We know that teaching your baby sign language can be a…

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Celebrating Passover with the Baby Signs® Program

April 7, 2025

Help Your Little One Connect to Tradition Through Simple Signs Passover is a meaningful time for families as they gather to retell the story of freedom, enjoy symbolic foods, and share in generations-old traditions. Whether it’s your child’s first Seder…

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Empowering Educators in Quincy, CA with Baby Signs® Training

April 2, 2025

Empowering Early Childhood Educators with Baby Signs® Training in Quincy, CA We’re thrilled to share the success of a recent Baby Signs® Early Childhood Educator Training held in Quincy, California, generously sponsored by Plumas Rural Services. This engaging and impactful…

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Instructor Spotlight: Terri Floyd, MS

March 19, 2025

Empowering Families with Early Communication At the heart of the Baby Signs® Program is a network of passionate instructors who help families unlock the power of early communication. This month, we’re thrilled to introduce Terri Floyd, MS, a Certified Baby…

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Welcoming Spring with the Baby Signs® Program

March 11, 2025

Fresh Ideas to Help Your Baby Learn & Grow This Season Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and the world seems to be waking up from winter’s chill. This season of renewal is also the…

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

March 7, 2025

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…

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Laughter is the Best Medicine—at Any Age

March 5, 2025

This week’s topic veers from my usual signing with babies theme to describe a wonderful part of every child’s development. One of the true blessings that comes with being human is the ability to laugh. Laughter takes our minds off our troubles,…

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A Valentine’s Day Message

February 10, 2025

By Dr. Linda Acredolo All of a sudden it’s February, and with February come thoughts of Valentine’s Day, the one day of the year totally devoted to “love.” What a broad term that is! The Greeks identified many, many different…

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The Science Behind the Baby Signs® Program

February 4, 2025

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…

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Enhancing Early Intervention with the Baby Signs® Program

January 28, 2025

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…

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

January 21, 2025

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…

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

January 7, 2025

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…

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The Heart of the Baby Signs® Program: Inside Michelle Cromeenes’ Journey

January 7, 2025

A Family’s Life-Changing Discovery When Michelle Cromeenes and her husband enrolled in a Baby Signs® Parent Workshop, their twins were just 4.5 months old. Little did they know that this single decision would spark a lifelong passion. By 7.5 months,…

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

December 29, 2024

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…

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Building Connections: Baby Signs® for Strengthening Family Bonds Over the Holidays

December 16, 2024

The holidays are a magical time of year, filled with family gatherings, festive meals, and moments of togetherness. For families with young children, these special times are also a chance to deepen bonds and create lasting memories. The Baby Signs®…

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Baby Signs® Program

November 20, 2024

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,…

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