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Teaching Crocodile ~ Chris

I tried to teach my son the sign for crocodile at one point and we had a heck of a time.  My son let’s me manipulate his hands, not every baby does though so this helped.  I’m a touchy feely … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Surprised! ~ Chris

Don’t be surprised when your signing baby starts “talking” to themselves!  After my son learned a few words, he’d sit quietly “reading” a book and quietly signing things he saw.  In fact, from watching him from the side, I knew … Continue reading

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Translating! ~ Chris

If you sign, and chances are good that you are or will, since you are reading this blog, you’re going to have to be prepared.  Once your baby starts signing, you will endlessly need to translate his signs to all … Continue reading

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Receptive Language And Expressive Language ~ Chris

There will be a time when your baby will be just there, but not signing yet.  This will be when their “receptive” language, meaning their understanding of the words you say and their use are coupled, but their “expressive” language, … Continue reading

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Your Baby’s Physical Limitations ~ Chris

When signing with your baby it’s important to acknowledge your baby’s development and thus their physical limitations.  Baby’s are born without much muscular coordination.  With time and practice they earn the ability to move their bodies as they desire. In … Continue reading

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