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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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Love Child

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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Scientific Research

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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Seasons Greetings

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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Manners, Mealtimes, More

Teaching Kindness at the Table: The Manners, Mealtime, and More! Baby Signs® Class

October 30, 2024

Good manners do more than impress people—they express gratitude, foster patience, and promote positive interactions. The Baby Signs® Manners, Mealtime, and More! class is designed to make mealtime a fun and learning-rich experience, giving children essential tools to communicate needs…

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Megan LaChance

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

October 29, 2024

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…

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Why Children’s Fears Increase in the 2nd Year

October 21, 2024

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…

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Empowering Parents and Babies: Jasmine Wooster’s Journey with the Baby Signs® Program

October 3, 2024

Jasmine Wooster’s passion for early childhood education and family support shines through in her work as a certified Baby Signs® instructor. Based in Somerset County, Maryland, Jasmine is also an Early Childhood Parent Organizer with the local Judy Center. Her…

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Stars

A Window into the Infant Mind

September 23, 2024

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…

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Zoo Signs

How Creative Signing by Toddlers Transforms Everyday Moments

August 26, 2024

Bonita and crew were visiting the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Julia was enchanted by all the animals and eager to use her many animal signs to label them—monkey, lion, bear, bird, zebra, elephant, and giraffe to name just a…

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