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Involving The Entire Family In Signing ~ Chris

To be truly successful at signing, you should involve as many people in the process as possible.  Any willing grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends and caregivers should be armed with any signs your baby is working on and especially ones … Continue reading

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Why Do You Use ASL? ~ Chris

Because it’s a living language and still in use today.  If I’m teaching something that requires an investment, I might as well be teaching something that has wider applications than just the first few months of life! You could teach … Continue reading

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The Two Types Of Baby Signs – Routine Signs And Motivating Signs ~ Chris

Signs fall into two basic categories, they are routine signs, or signs that represent things you do throughout the day-every day and motivating signs, which are for things your particular baby finds interesting. Routine signs include SLEEP, EAT, DIAPER, BATH, … Continue reading

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Baby Signing – Starting With Basic Needs ~ Chris

When you start your baby signing program you’ll wonder which signs are best to start with.  Without over thinking, stay basic and think like a baby.  In the early part of life a baby isn’t concerned with colours and shapes, … Continue reading

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Baby Sign Language And Perception ~ Chris

What your baby sees versus what he perceives is very different.  Not only this but your baby’s perception is also ever changing as your baby grows and develops.  If you are attuned you can even see these changes before your … Continue reading

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