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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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When Toddlers Sign: Surprising, Sweet & Smart Stories

June 20, 2025

The magic of infant sign language continues to shine through real stories from parents and caregivers across the country. We’re highlight more heartfelt and humorous moments where Baby Signs® helped children share what they saw, how they felt, or simply…

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When Little Hands Speak: Real-Life Baby Signs® Stories from Families and Educators

June 20, 2025

One of the most powerful things about baby sign language is how it allows preverbal children to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs long before they can speak. Over the years, we’ve heard countless stories from families and early childhood…

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Here, There, and Everywhere!

May 19, 2025

Do you remember how, once you were expecting a baby, you began to see pregnant women everywhere? Or, having finally decided to buy a particular car, you started to notice how many like it were already on the road? Where…

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Baby Sign Language and Books: A Wonderful Partnership

May 14, 2025

As most of you know by now, Dr. Susan Goodwyn and I discovered through our federally funded research that signing actually speeds up rather than slows down the process of learning to talk. There are a number of reasons why.…

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Supporting Early Communication in Richland, WA: A Look Inside Our Baby Signs® Workshops

May 12, 2025

Last week, we had the privilege of facilitating two Baby Signs® workshops at the Children’s Developmental Center in Richland, Washington-one for professionals and one for families. Both were part of our mission to bring the powerful, research-based benefits of early communication…

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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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