Congratulations! We're moms--great moms. We're months into mommyhood and have now mastered diaper changing under 30 seconds, breastfeeding while making pancakes, and picking laundry up off the floor using just our toes. This is all very impressive and we should be very proud of ourselves. But of course, there are times, however, when baby starts crying and we 
just can't seem to figure it out. We know he cries because he's hungry, tired, wet, scared, or simply not in the mood for Uncle Harry and his not-so-funny faces. But which one is it this time? And so, we try feeding him, changing him and pleasantly excusing ourselves from Uncle Harry but still "WAHHHHH."
Why didn't this precious little bundle of joy come with a secret decoder ring? Perhaps it's because he came with ten adorable pudgey little fingers and the ability to sign way before speaking.
Why BSL? Baby sign language is an excellent way to communicate with your child months before he is ready for verbal expression. Better communication means better bonding, greater trust, and a stronger sense of security. Many babies cry simply out of frustration of not being able to communicate their needs. BSL is empowering and eliminates this frustration. Furthermore, it will actually improve your child's literacy skills. In fact, baby signers become early talkers as sign language actually enhances their language development.
When do I start? It's recommended to start when you're baby has developed some motor skills that will allow him to work with his hands. This is around six to eight months.
How do I start? First, have a fun with it! Pick up a BSL book at your local book store and choose signs that you know will be of interest to your child. If your daughter has an obsession with baby dolls, "baby" would be a great sign to start with. When she picks up her doll, say the word as you sign. Choose two signs a week to repeat until your baby has picked them up before introducing more signs. Older babies and toddlers can learn more at a faster pace. Be patient and flexible. If your child has adapted the sign into something different than in the text books, go with it. It's about building better communication between the two of you and not about having the perfect sign.
For more information check out www.babies-and-sign-language.com/ and www.signingbaby.com/main/.
just can't seem to figure it out. We know he cries because he's hungry, tired, wet, scared, or simply not in the mood for Uncle Harry and his not-so-funny faces. But which one is it this time? And so, we try feeding him, changing him and pleasantly excusing ourselves from Uncle Harry but still "WAHHHHH."Why didn't this precious little bundle of joy come with a secret decoder ring? Perhaps it's because he came with ten adorable pudgey little fingers and the ability to sign way before speaking.
Why BSL? Baby sign language is an excellent way to communicate with your child months before he is ready for verbal expression. Better communication means better bonding, greater trust, and a stronger sense of security. Many babies cry simply out of frustration of not being able to communicate their needs. BSL is empowering and eliminates this frustration. Furthermore, it will actually improve your child's literacy skills. In fact, baby signers become early talkers as sign language actually enhances their language development.
When do I start? It's recommended to start when you're baby has developed some motor skills that will allow him to work with his hands. This is around six to eight months.
How do I start? First, have a fun with it! Pick up a BSL book at your local book store and choose signs that you know will be of interest to your child. If your daughter has an obsession with baby dolls, "baby" would be a great sign to start with. When she picks up her doll, say the word as you sign. Choose two signs a week to repeat until your baby has picked them up before introducing more signs. Older babies and toddlers can learn more at a faster pace. Be patient and flexible. If your child has adapted the sign into something different than in the text books, go with it. It's about building better communication between the two of you and not about having the perfect sign.
For more information check out www.babies-and-sign-language.com/ and www.signingbaby.com/main/.
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