Category Archives: Baby Sign Tips

Whine Management Using Signs ~ Chris

I’m a “systems” builder by nature.  That means I like to create and devise strategies to solve problems that my life sees. I guess I saw being a Dad in the same light, so I’m constantly creating procedures to make … Continue reading

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Tantrums And Emotional Outbursts And Baby Sign Language ~ Chris

Many emotional meltdowns or tantrums begin at about nine to 30 months of age.  These are commonly referred to as the “terrible twos.”  However babies who are taught to sign are reported by parents to suffer far less.  The terrible … Continue reading

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Signs Looking The Same ~ Chris

It wouldn’t be uncommon to have a dozens signs that all look the same when done by your baby.  Babies have very poor fine motor coordination.  Some toddlers even carry this into childhood and by the time they reach school … Continue reading

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Things To Keep In Mind While Signing To Your Baby ~ Chris

You’re the model: Be excited and animated.  If you are bored, your baby will be too.  If you want to capture their attention, use big movements and exaggerated facial expressions.  You want your baby to watch you and want to … Continue reading

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If You Aren’t Having Fun Signing With Your Baby, You Are Doing It wrong! ~ Chris

Baby sign language is not a chore and there are no goals.  Some parents have a bug which says they need to prove that their baby is smarter than the baby next.  I feel sorry for them, and will not … Continue reading

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