Category Archives: Baby Sign Language Techniques

MORE Was His First Sign ~ Chris

I remember my son’s first sign – MORE.  It’s an obvious choice for many reasons.  It’s transferable from situation to situation giving you lots of learning opportunities, it’s easy for a baby to do, and it can be immediately rewarded.  … Continue reading

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You’re Your Baby’s Model ~ Courtney

Remembering that you are always a model for your signing child gets a little more difficult the more he begins to sign.  Most of my baby’s signs are approximations.  For example, his sign for COOKIE has never resembled the cookie … Continue reading

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Signing SLEEP And The Benefits ~ Chris

Will a toddler really ask to go to SLEEP?  You bet they will if you do it right.  Making a daily routine is a great way to keep a baby on track and comfortable, not to mention confident.  Consistency is … Continue reading

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Labeling HURT – Acknowledging Hurt Prevents Crying ~ Chris

I hate whining. Crying is right up there too, except that I have a little bit more sympathy for that in so much as it because of real distress.  However, that being said, where there’s a way to reduce it, … Continue reading

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Signing In The Winter! ~ Chris

It’s was pretty funny watching my 20 month old worth through some signs with his mitts on!  This is one of the reasons that signs take to the wayside just as soon as a baby can start talking.  Glove covered … Continue reading

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