When Should You Start Signing with Your Baby?
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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In the heart of Antelope Valley, childcare providers embarked on an immersive learning experience at the Baby Signs® Early Childhood Educator Training. Held at the Children’s Bureau of Southern California and generously sponsored by Best Start Antelope Valley, this three-hour…
By: Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, UC Davis and Co-Founder, the Baby Signs® Program Earth Day is a good time for all of us to reflect on what we can do on an individual basis to promote the health of our…
Strengthening Bonds Through Communication Every April 10th, National Siblings Day celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters-the laughter, the learning, and the lifelong connection they share. When a new baby joins the family, that relationship begins to grow right…
by Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. and Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D., Co-founders, the Baby Signs® Program Every parent wants his or her child to enjoy other people and to be well-liked. In Developmental Psychology, we include both these goals under the term “social…
Child abuse is a deeply concerning issue that affects the lives of many children worldwide. In situations where mothers and babies are at risk, effective communication and bonding are crucial factors in preventing child abuse. Fortunately, the Baby Signs® Program…