Author Archives: chris

Monitoring Your Progress With Signs ~ Chris

Early on we began to track our baby’s progress.  My wife kept a daily journal of his sleep schedule until he was two (not really sure why!) but she also made notes about things he accomplished that day.  For me … Continue reading

Posted in Baby Sign Language Techniques, General Baby Sign Language | Leave a comment

Your Signing Baby Is A Genius ~ Chris

I don’t have a lot to say on this topic so I’m going to keep this short.  Many parents are going to give you flack for teaching your baby go sign.  Why?  Well, if a parent doesn’t sign and you … Continue reading

Posted in Thoughs and Theories On Baby Sign | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Baby Sign Language Techniques, Thoughs and Theories On Baby Sign | Leave a comment

Signing Backwards ~ 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

Posted in General Baby Sign Language, Troubleshooting Baby Sign | Leave a comment

Signing Manners ~ Courtney

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

Posted in General Baby Sign Language | Leave a comment