Category Archives: Baby Sign Language Techniques

Teaching Manners ~ Chris

If manners are important to you and your family, than signing is a must.  Manners can be taught as a habit and begin as early as you can teach signs.  If you want your young toddler to use them, then … Continue reading

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Guiding Babies With Their Hands ~ Chris

Some parents do well with this sign technique, while others will not.  I’m one of the ones who does very well at this, but it’s probably because my wife and I are touchy-feely with my son.  We use touch a … Continue reading

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The Difference Between Routine Signs And Motivating Signs ~ Chris

In baby sign language, we teach that there are basically two different types of signs that apply.  They are called “routine” signs and “motivating” signs. Routine signs are so named because they apply directly to the types of things that … Continue reading

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Setting Up Choices For Your Baby ~ Chris

It’s been said that a baby who gets exceptional service from their parents will delay speaking.  Why would they have to?  However, a child who gets bad service will tend to speak up much sooner to voice their opinion.  Now … Continue reading

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What Is A Teachable Moment? ~ Chris

A teachable moment is anytime that your baby is receptive and attentive to learning a sign.  Usually it stems from mutual gaze that starts at an object, then at each other and then again at the object.  This signals from … Continue reading

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