Meet Elaine Langsam: Enhancing Communication with Baby Signs® in NYC
Elaine Langsam has been a dedicated Baby Signs® instructor since 2009, bringing her expertise in early childhood education to families across New York City through libraries, hospitals, and virtually. With a Master’s Degree in early childhood education and a minor…
Early childhood is a magical time when little ones are eager to explore and learn. One of the most important skills they begin to develop is literacy—the foundation for all future learning. But how can we make this journey into…
Ashley Green, a dedicated Registered Nurse and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, is making waves in early childhood education as a Baby Signs® instructor in San Antonio. Latched Support, a nonprofit organization co-founded by both Ashley and Veronica Simpkin’s, focuses…
Meet Liz Shaw, a dedicated Baby Signs® instructor based in Michigan. Liz’s journey into the world of Baby Signs® began after graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Deaf Education and earning a master’s degree in Early Childhood…
One of the questions that our Baby Signs® Instructors hear frequently from parents is how long a sign stays in a baby’s repertoire before the word appears. Of course, the answer is that it varies enormously. If the sign is substituting for…
Dr. Linda Acredolo, Co-Founder of the Baby Signs® Program, explains when families can start signing with their baby and why there is no one perfect age to begin.
Simple baby signs can help little ones communicate needs like MORE, WATER, HOT, HELP, ALL DONE, and SLEEP during 4th of July celebrations.
Make summer routines more fun and connected with simple Baby Signs® for outdoor play, water time, travel, mealtimes, and sunny-day adventures.
Celebrate Father’s Day with simple Baby Signs® activities that help dads, grandfathers, and father figures bond with babies before they can talk.
Teach simple baby safety signs like HOT, STOP, WAIT, GENTLE, WASH, and HURT to support communication, confidence, and safer routines.
There’s no doubt that a single sign—such as MORE, for example—conveys important information. But there’s also no denying that the combination MORE plus COOKIE is even clearer. Babies seem to know this intuitively; that’s why as soon as they can, they…
At the Baby Signs® Program, we are dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in nurturing their children’s growth and development. The On The Grow™ program is designed to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate classes that promote the healthy development of children from…
Last week’s Baby Signs® 2-Day Instructor Certification Training, proudly sponsored by Best Start Antelope Valley, brought together a diverse group of 45 passionate professionals from the childcare, doula, speech-language pathology (SLP), lactation consulting, and early intervention fields. Held in Palmdale,…
“Joshua, my third baby boy and third signer gave me such a special Mother’s Day gift last year. A little over a year old and he was signing up a storm. He would use the sign for “Daddy” for any…
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