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How Many Signs Should I Teach My Baby? ~ Chris

There’s no lower or upper limit.  There are about 15 signs that are desperately needed to all parents to make life easier for you and your baby, so I recommend those first.  Aside from learning signs like MILK, MORE, EAT … Continue reading

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How Much Time Will Teaching Baby Sign Language Take, I’m A Busy Parent? ~ Chris

No time at all.  In fact, you shouldn’t set any time aside for signing period.  Signing is something that is done throughout your daily routine and is really no different than speaking with your baby.  Anytime you talk to your … Continue reading

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In Your Opinion, What’s The Most Important Benefit To Signing With My Baby? ~ Chris

Connection.  In my opinion, a parent that doesn’t sign with their baby won’t be as closely bonded with their baby nor be as in tuned with their thoughts, feelings and ever expressive personality.  Non-signing parents might disagree with this assessment, … Continue reading

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I Already Know What My Baby Wants And Needs Because We Have A Close Connection, Why Would I Bother Teaching Them To Sign? ~ Chris

First of all, you probably have a rough idea of what your baby wants and needs, but you don’t know exactly what he wants or needs, and you certainly can’t know it as fast or as certainly as would a … Continue reading

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Will My Baby Ever Stop Signing Or Will Sign Language Keep Them Silent? ~ Chris

This is one of the biggest misconceptions about teaching a hearing baby to sign.  It’s also the one that most people just toss out willy nilly with no thought whatsoever.  I’m harsh with this, but only because I’ve heard it … Continue reading

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