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Birth of a Parent
So you’re pregnant. Congratulations! Your life is about to change in ways you might find unthinkable (and we’re not even talking about the surrender of your once slim waistline to proportions most comparable to that of a Dr. Suess character)....
Helping Familes find the right Car Seat for their little Travellers
All consumers have a lot to think about when it comes to having a baby and the first thing you need when you are getting out of the Hospital is a car seat.
There are lots to choose from so where do you look?. A Good place to start is to assess...
Origins and Uses For Dream Catchers
Dream catchers are a part of the tradition and culture of many of the native people of North America. The stories of the dream catcher’s origin and use are as different as the tribes who used them, but the most common story goes like this: ...
Playing Baby Computer Games – The New Parent-Child Tradition?
Imagine cuddling up with your small child to look at a picture book together that is interactive, musical, responsive and talks to you? This is the experience that people are having who are engaged in that relatively new pastime – playing computer...
Potty Training - To Train or not to Train?
I have always found the notion of toilet training a toddler to be a bit much. I didn't feel right about pushing my girls to do something I felt would eventually come naturally. At three years old, both my girls were potty trained ... not because I...
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Signing With Your Baby: What is Involved?
Some parents may be hesitant to begin signing with their baby even after hearing all of the wonderful benefits that come from signing with your baby. After all, sign language takes years to learn, doesn't it?
Not at all! Learning to sign with your baby is as easy as reading a recipe.
Teaching sign language isn't a time-consuming chore. Rather, it can be worked into your life as a natural part of communication with your child as well as the rest of your family. Think of it as an extension of speech, and you talk to your baby every day.
You can start as early as six months of age. Remember, though, that babies can take weeks or even months before making their first sign.
No prior knowledge of sign language is required. Many parents learn right along with their children, and it is even possible to make up signs that make sense to you and your baby,
rather than worrying about finding and using the "correct" sign.
There are many resources available through the internet as well as your local library. There are also books available that deal specifically with this topic.
Simply choose a sign to begin with and use it when you have your baby's complete attention. For example, use the sign for "milk" before nursing or giving a bottle. Use it consistently, and soon your baby will begin to imitate you.
Most importantly, have fun! Encourage others to join in. Make it a family affair. Make it a game, rather than a burden.
Remember these helpful hints and soon you will be a pro at signing.
About the Author
Monica Beyer is the mother of two sons and has been signing with her younger son for over 1 year. Visit her website at http://www.signingbaby.com or email her at monica@signingbaby.com
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