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Being Patient For Your Baby To Sign Back ~ Chris
Most babies will sign back after about 2-4 weeks after being introduced signs at about 10-11 months of age. However, the exception remains where a baby will take up to 6 months or even longer before making their first sign. … Continue reading
Translating! ~ Chris
If you sign, and chances are good that you are or will, since you are reading this blog, you’re going to have to be prepared. Once your baby starts signing, you will endlessly need to translate his signs to all … Continue reading
Using Incorrect Words In Baby Sign Language – Substituting Words ~ Chris
Many parents get into bad habits and instead of using the correct words for things, use made up words. For example, parents might use “num-nums” or “din-dins” for food or “bah bah” for bottle. Some will also replace certain body … Continue reading
Dealing With Repetition And Boredom ~ Chris
When you first take up signing, it’s boring, seriously. It’s repetitive and unrewarding. I’m not going to even beat around the bush on this one. For starters, your baby is going to start off as unresponsive, dismissive, and disinterested. Second, … Continue reading
To Start Signing You Don’t Need Prior Experience ~ Chris
Many parents fear that teaching their baby to sign requires that attend special classes and invest significantly in study materials. They also fear that it will take too much time out of their day. This couldn’t be further from the … Continue reading