Monthly Archives: May 2018

Teach The Sign For HELP If Nothing Else To A Toddler ~ Chris

Posted on May 30, 2018 by chris

When my son was about 20 months old, his most common sign, by far, and most helpful was the sign for HELP.  We used a common modification to ASL to teach it.  The real ASL sign is complicated and involves … Continue reading →

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Signing Backwards ~ Chris

Posted on May 23, 2018 by chris

When showing signs your baby might copy you so closely that he actually does the mirror image of what you do.  Incidentally this will be incorrect, but also not a big deal so long as you understand what the sign … Continue reading →

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Signing Manners ~ Courtney

Posted on May 16, 2018 by chris

I’m such a proud mama right now!  I just put my son to bed, and as we were going through our nightly routine, he burped.  He proceeded to move his blankets out of the way and sign EXCUSE ME for … Continue reading →

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Parenting Is Relentless ~ Chris

Posted on May 9, 2018 by chris

I had a conversation in passing with an old friend some time ago about parenting.  At the time I was deep into carrying for my son who was around 1 year old.  At the time I had him every other … Continue reading →

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Keep Offering Foods Even If Not Eaten ~ Chris

Posted on May 2, 2018 by chris

If your baby seems put off by certain foods, don’t just stop giving them to him.  In fact, whatever’s on the menu for your family, offer to your baby once they’ve got enough teeth to deal with it.  Until then, … Continue reading →

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