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Is It Too Late? ~ Chris

Posted on May 13, 2015 by chris

Take up signing too late is very common concern.  Many parents think that an 18 month old is too late on the scene to learn and benefit from signing.  This couldn’t be further from the truth.  Let me ask, does … Continue reading →

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The Basics Of Baby Sign Language ~ Chris

Posted on May 6, 2015 by chris

When you sign with your baby, there are some basic rules which you should always follow.  These are discussed at lengths in our online course, but I figured that now is as good a time as any to bring one … Continue reading →

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Why Can A Baby Sign Before Speaking? ~ Chris

Posted on April 29, 2015 by chris

There are a few main reasons.  For one, your baby’s muscular coordination is still in the works.  While the hands and feet are being progressively more refined in their controlled, the muscles required to control the vocal cords require even … Continue reading →

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Can Babies Fingerspell? Baby Signing ~ Chris

Posted on April 22, 2015 by chris

The quick answer is sort-of.  Older toddlers can definitely fingerspell.  Babies and young toddlers can certainly dabble.  And by dabble I mean that they can do finger spelling approximations. If you do decide to introduce fingerspelling, don’t expect too much.  … Continue reading →

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A Trip To The Chickens ~ Courtney

Posted on April 15, 2015 by chris

Sometimes I wonder how much signing enhances a baby’s comprehension of the world.  Obviously a baby can communicate his desires and observations, but does having a signing vocabulary of over a hundred words allow him to understand things better? I … Continue reading →

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