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When Toddlers Sign: Surprising, Sweet & Smart Stories

June 20, 2025

Enjoy surprising, sweet stories of toddlers signing as they build communication, express ideas, and connect in creative ways.

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

June 20, 2025

Read real-life Baby Signs® stories from families and educators, showing how simple signs support communication, connection, and early learning.

Here, There, and Everywhere!

May 19, 2025

Discover how babies use signs here, there, and everywhere to communicate creatively, express ideas, and make sense of their world.

Baby Sign Language and Books: A Wonderful Partnership

May 14, 2025

Discover how baby sign language and books work together to support early communication, build vocabulary, and make storytime more engaging.

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

May 12, 2025

Take a look inside our Baby Signs® workshops in Richland, WA and see how we support early communication for families and professionals.

Celebrating Passover with the Baby Signs® Program

April 7, 2025

Celebrate Passover with baby sign language by incorporating meaningful signs that support communication, connection, and family traditions.

Empowering Educators in Quincy, CA with Baby Signs® Training

April 2, 2025

Discover how Baby Signs® training in Quincy, CA empowers educators to support early communication, learning, and connection in their classrooms.

Instructor Spotlight: Terri Floyd, MS

March 19, 2025

Meet Terri Floyd, MS, and learn how she uses the Baby Signs® Program to support early communication and connect with families.

Welcoming Spring with the Baby Signs® Program

March 11, 2025

Fresh Ideas to Help Your Baby Learn and 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…

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…

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,…

A Valentine’s Day Message

February 10, 2025

Valentine’s Day is a reminder to pause and reflect on the many ways we show love and connection, especially with the youngest children in our lives. For babies and toddlers, love is experienced through everyday moments of understanding, responsiveness, and…

The Science Behind the Baby Signs® Program

February 4, 2025

Research on Baby Sign Language: How Simple Signs Support Language, Bonding, and Learning For over two decades, research on baby sign language conducted by child development experts Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn has shown that simple gestures-now widely…

Enhancing Early Intervention with the Baby Signs® Program

January 28, 2025

Originally published January 28, 2025 · Updated January 2026 Working one-on-one with babies and toddlers-whether as a speech-language pathologist, early interventionist, parent educator, home visitor, or parent coach-offers a powerful opportunity to support communication during the most critical years of…

Baby Signs® Training for Agencies and Organizations

January 21, 2025

Updated for 2026 Research-based training to support early communication, staff consistency, and family engagement across Early Intervention, Head Start, and family service programs. Baby Signs® offers professional training for agencies and organizations serving infants, toddlers, and families. Our training options…

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