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How Do I Make Sure Family And Other Caregivers Keep Up Signing? ~ Chris

Posted on May 28, 2014 by chris

This is pretty easy – they’ll have to.  If you ever leave a signing baby with non-signers, they quickly discover that they are at a huge loss for not knowing the signs baby is making.  Babies who sign will not … Continue reading →

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Signing And Emotions ~ Courtney

Posted on May 21, 2014 by chris

While it’s true that some babies are naturally more sensitive than others, I think signing has allowed our son to be more aware of his emotions.  He’s not an overly emotional fellow – he’ll have a little cry when he … Continue reading →

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Applying Signs ~ Chris

Posted on May 14, 2014 by chris

Communication is so much fun and productive too since it’s one of the main skills we’ll all use throughout our lives.  Signs is a stepping stone to the verbal channel, but it’s still fun to see the results of your … Continue reading →

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Switching Focus From Signs To Verbal Reinforcement ~ Chris

Posted on May 7, 2014 by chris

Don’t delay speaking!  I know up until now, you’re accustomed to signing, but there will come a time when it’s time to switch from reinforcing signs and start reinforcing words.  That’s the goal right? If you want, by all means … Continue reading →

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Rewarding Good Use Of Signs ~ Chris

Posted on April 30, 2014 by chris

Any good parent knows that at some point, we all need to draw lines between a child’s demands, their needs and their wants.  Some children will ask for the moon, but naturally since this is totally impossible, it’s denying.  However, … Continue reading →

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