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As adults, we understand language in full sentences.
When babies first communicate, they speak in one-word—or one-sign—sentences.
🖐️ EAT doesn’t just mean “eat.”
It means I’m hungry. I want food. I need nourishment.
🧥 COLD doesn’t just mean “cold.”
It means my body feels cold and I want warmth.
When babies first communicate, they speak in one-word—or one-sign—sentences.
🖐️ EAT doesn’t just mean “eat.”
It means I’m hungry. I want food. I need nourishment.
🧥 COLD doesn’t just mean “cold.”
It means my body feels cold and I want warmth.
January 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM
As adults, we understand language in full sentences.
When babies first communicate, they speak in one-word—or one-sign—sentences.
🖐️ EAT doesn’t just mean “eat.”
It means I’m hungry. I want food. I need nourishment.
🧥 COLD doesn’t just mean “cold.”
It means my body feels cold and I want warmth.
When babies first communicate, they speak in one-word—or one-sign—sentences.
🖐️ EAT doesn’t just mean “eat.”
It means I’m hungry. I want food. I need nourishment.
🧥 COLD doesn’t just mean “cold.”
It means my body feels cold and I want warmth.
Ask me Anything!!!!
I’ve been at the heart of the baby signing movement from the very beginning 🤍
I wrote one of the first books on baby signing and conducted some of the earliest research in the field, so I’ve spent many years immersed in early childhood development and communication.
I’ve been at the heart of the baby signing movement from the very beginning 🤍
I wrote one of the first books on baby signing and conducted some of the earliest research in the field, so I’ve spent many years immersed in early childhood development and communication.
January 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Ask me Anything!!!!
I’ve been at the heart of the baby signing movement from the very beginning 🤍
I wrote one of the first books on baby signing and conducted some of the earliest research in the field, so I’ve spent many years immersed in early childhood development and communication.
I’ve been at the heart of the baby signing movement from the very beginning 🤍
I wrote one of the first books on baby signing and conducted some of the earliest research in the field, so I’ve spent many years immersed in early childhood development and communication.
Baby taste buds are extra sensitive 👶👅—especially to acidic and spicy flavors. What we think is mild (like orange juice) can feel very strong to a baby!
✨ Parenting communication tip:
When your baby is thirsty, offer clear choices:
“Are you THIRSTY? Do you want APPLE JUICE 🍎 or ORANGE JUICE 🍊?”
✨ Parenting communication tip:
When your baby is thirsty, offer clear choices:
“Are you THIRSTY? Do you want APPLE JUICE 🍎 or ORANGE JUICE 🍊?”
January 11, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Baby taste buds are extra sensitive 👶👅—especially to acidic and spicy flavors. What we think is mild (like orange juice) can feel very strong to a baby!
✨ Parenting communication tip:
When your baby is thirsty, offer clear choices:
“Are you THIRSTY? Do you want APPLE JUICE 🍎 or ORANGE JUICE 🍊?”
✨ Parenting communication tip:
When your baby is thirsty, offer clear choices:
“Are you THIRSTY? Do you want APPLE JUICE 🍎 or ORANGE JUICE 🍊?”
📚✨ How to communicate with your baby before words ✨📚
Did you know you can use sign language with your pre-speech baby to share everyday ideas—like warming up on a cold day? ❄️☕
For example, when it’s cold outside, you can sign COLD, then WARM, and TEA while saying the words out loud.
Did you know you can use sign language with your pre-speech baby to share everyday ideas—like warming up on a cold day? ❄️☕
For example, when it’s cold outside, you can sign COLD, then WARM, and TEA while saying the words out loud.
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
📚✨ How to communicate with your baby before words ✨📚
Did you know you can use sign language with your pre-speech baby to share everyday ideas—like warming up on a cold day? ❄️☕
For example, when it’s cold outside, you can sign COLD, then WARM, and TEA while saying the words out loud.
Did you know you can use sign language with your pre-speech baby to share everyday ideas—like warming up on a cold day? ❄️☕
For example, when it’s cold outside, you can sign COLD, then WARM, and TEA while saying the words out loud.
Babies learn through repetition and consistency
When they see and hear the same things over and over, their brains start making connections—and that’s exactly how sign language with pre-speech babies works.
Every diaper change? Sign CHANGE, CLEAN, FINISHED.
Every meal? Sign EAT. “It’s time to EAT!”
When they see and hear the same things over and over, their brains start making connections—and that’s exactly how sign language with pre-speech babies works.
Every diaper change? Sign CHANGE, CLEAN, FINISHED.
Every meal? Sign EAT. “It’s time to EAT!”
January 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Babies learn through repetition and consistency
When they see and hear the same things over and over, their brains start making connections—and that’s exactly how sign language with pre-speech babies works.
Every diaper change? Sign CHANGE, CLEAN, FINISHED.
Every meal? Sign EAT. “It’s time to EAT!”
When they see and hear the same things over and over, their brains start making connections—and that’s exactly how sign language with pre-speech babies works.
Every diaper change? Sign CHANGE, CLEAN, FINISHED.
Every meal? Sign EAT. “It’s time to EAT!”
The best way to introduce signs to children are to use them during the actual situation that is represented by the sign.At the end of the day or just before nap time, when you can see your child is tired (or when you’re tired) use the TIRED sign and then rest or put your child down for a nap.
January 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
The best way to introduce signs to children are to use them during the actual situation that is represented by the sign.At the end of the day or just before nap time, when you can see your child is tired (or when you’re tired) use the TIRED sign and then rest or put your child down for a nap.
🎉 It’s time to welcome the New Year! 🎶💃
Babies LOVE music and dancing—show them the sign for DANCE. When you play music and show the sign for MUSIC, you’ll start to see your infant asking for it on their own.
Happy 2026 to all of you.
Babies LOVE music and dancing—show them the sign for DANCE. When you play music and show the sign for MUSIC, you’ll start to see your infant asking for it on their own.
Happy 2026 to all of you.
January 1, 2026 at 8:35 AM
🎉 It’s time to welcome the New Year! 🎶💃
Babies LOVE music and dancing—show them the sign for DANCE. When you play music and show the sign for MUSIC, you’ll start to see your infant asking for it on their own.
Happy 2026 to all of you.
Babies LOVE music and dancing—show them the sign for DANCE. When you play music and show the sign for MUSIC, you’ll start to see your infant asking for it on their own.
Happy 2026 to all of you.
👶🧠 Play a Signing Game to Model an Abstract Concept: HIDE THE SHOE! 👟✨
Want a fun way to help your baby learn big ideas like where things go? Try Hide the Shoe!
Babies see their feet a lot (hello, tiny toes 😄), so shoes are the perfect learning tool.
Want a fun way to help your baby learn big ideas like where things go? Try Hide the Shoe!
Babies see their feet a lot (hello, tiny toes 😄), so shoes are the perfect learning tool.
December 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
👶🧠 Play a Signing Game to Model an Abstract Concept: HIDE THE SHOE! 👟✨
Want a fun way to help your baby learn big ideas like where things go? Try Hide the Shoe!
Babies see their feet a lot (hello, tiny toes 😄), so shoes are the perfect learning tool.
Want a fun way to help your baby learn big ideas like where things go? Try Hide the Shoe!
Babies see their feet a lot (hello, tiny toes 😄), so shoes are the perfect learning tool.
As the holiday season unfolds around the world in so many beautiful ways, I want to send my heartfelt joy and appreciation to everyone celebrating during these coming weeks.May this time be filled with warmth, meaningful moments, and cherished time with family and friends.
December 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
As the holiday season unfolds around the world in so many beautiful ways, I want to send my heartfelt joy and appreciation to everyone celebrating during these coming weeks.May this time be filled with warmth, meaningful moments, and cherished time with family and friends.
It’s the holiday season, and while I don’t usually do promotions, this is one gift I truly believe in. Communication is one of the most powerful gifts you can give—especially to a growing family.
If you know a family with a new baby (ages 0–2), consider gifting “Sign Language for Babies in 14 Days.”
If you know a family with a new baby (ages 0–2), consider gifting “Sign Language for Babies in 14 Days.”
December 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
It’s the holiday season, and while I don’t usually do promotions, this is one gift I truly believe in. Communication is one of the most powerful gifts you can give—especially to a growing family.
If you know a family with a new baby (ages 0–2), consider gifting “Sign Language for Babies in 14 Days.”
If you know a family with a new baby (ages 0–2), consider gifting “Sign Language for Babies in 14 Days.”
✨ Sign Language for Babies: A Gentle Reminder ✨
As an early childhood educator with many years of experience, I want to make one thing very clear:
👉 You don’t teach baby sign language — you model it.
As an early childhood educator with many years of experience, I want to make one thing very clear:
👉 You don’t teach baby sign language — you model it.
December 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
✨ Sign Language for Babies: A Gentle Reminder ✨
As an early childhood educator with many years of experience, I want to make one thing very clear:
👉 You don’t teach baby sign language — you model it.
As an early childhood educator with many years of experience, I want to make one thing very clear:
👉 You don’t teach baby sign language — you model it.
When it’s cold outside, we’re all bundled up in coats, gloves, and scarves — and yes, you can still sign with your baby!Tip: Facial expressions are a HUGE part of sign language communication. Even when hand movement is limited, your face helps tell the story. Use clear expressions to show meaning.
December 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
When it’s cold outside, we’re all bundled up in coats, gloves, and scarves — and yes, you can still sign with your baby!Tip: Facial expressions are a HUGE part of sign language communication. Even when hand movement is limited, your face helps tell the story. Use clear expressions to show meaning.
Babies love music and singing! 🎶👶
When you sing or use your voice with music, try adding the signs for MUSIC and SING—you’ll notice babies often respond with their own little version, waving their hands back and forth to ask for more. It’s their way of saying, “Sing to me!” 💛
When you sing or use your voice with music, try adding the signs for MUSIC and SING—you’ll notice babies often respond with their own little version, waving their hands back and forth to ask for more. It’s their way of saying, “Sing to me!” 💛
December 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Babies love music and singing! 🎶👶
When you sing or use your voice with music, try adding the signs for MUSIC and SING—you’ll notice babies often respond with their own little version, waving their hands back and forth to ask for more. It’s their way of saying, “Sing to me!” 💛
When you sing or use your voice with music, try adding the signs for MUSIC and SING—you’ll notice babies often respond with their own little version, waving their hands back and forth to ask for more. It’s their way of saying, “Sing to me!” 💛
In a world filled with AI, it’s more important than ever to remember what can’t be replaced: the real, human-to-human connection between you and your infant. ❤️
I’m not AI—and everything I share comes from years of hands-on experience with hundreds of infants and families.
I’m not AI—and everything I share comes from years of hands-on experience with hundreds of infants and families.
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
In a world filled with AI, it’s more important than ever to remember what can’t be replaced: the real, human-to-human connection between you and your infant. ❤️
I’m not AI—and everything I share comes from years of hands-on experience with hundreds of infants and families.
I’m not AI—and everything I share comes from years of hands-on experience with hundreds of infants and families.
I hope every family gets to experience the joy of communicating with their pre-speech baby through sign language. 🤟✨
If there’s one thing I want you to remember, it’s this: consistency is everything.
If there’s one thing I want you to remember, it’s this: consistency is everything.
December 11, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I hope every family gets to experience the joy of communicating with their pre-speech baby through sign language. 🤟✨
If there’s one thing I want you to remember, it’s this: consistency is everything.
If there’s one thing I want you to remember, it’s this: consistency is everything.
In a world filled with AI and endless technology, remember this: nothing replaces the real, human-to-human connection between you and your infant. That bond is powerful. That bond is not AI.
December 9, 2025 at 5:50 AM
In a world filled with AI and endless technology, remember this: nothing replaces the real, human-to-human connection between you and your infant. That bond is powerful. That bond is not AI.
Holiday Challenge Time!
I’ve got fun activity for you and your infant!Head to my recent posts and pick 3 signs you’ve seen me do.Use those same signs consistently with your child—every time moment comes up!And when your little one starts signing back?Send me pic! I would love to see their progress.
I’ve got fun activity for you and your infant!Head to my recent posts and pick 3 signs you’ve seen me do.Use those same signs consistently with your child—every time moment comes up!And when your little one starts signing back?Send me pic! I would love to see their progress.
December 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Holiday Challenge Time!
I’ve got fun activity for you and your infant!Head to my recent posts and pick 3 signs you’ve seen me do.Use those same signs consistently with your child—every time moment comes up!And when your little one starts signing back?Send me pic! I would love to see their progress.
I’ve got fun activity for you and your infant!Head to my recent posts and pick 3 signs you’ve seen me do.Use those same signs consistently with your child—every time moment comes up!And when your little one starts signing back?Send me pic! I would love to see their progress.
When you take your baby outside and see those magical snow flurries falling,try this: wiggle your fingers as your hand moves downward that’s sign for SNOW!If it’s rain?Just keep those fingers straight as your hand moves down.Easy, fun, and perfect moment to show your little one how to communicate.
December 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
When you take your baby outside and see those magical snow flurries falling,try this: wiggle your fingers as your hand moves downward that’s sign for SNOW!If it’s rain?Just keep those fingers straight as your hand moves down.Easy, fun, and perfect moment to show your little one how to communicate.
Before Sign Language for Babies I was living way out in the Alaskan bush!But all that quiet snow-covered time helped me realize:Communicating with Sign Language makes life better for you and your baby.Before speech kicks in,signing gives your little one a powerful way to connect, express, and shine.
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Before Sign Language for Babies I was living way out in the Alaskan bush!But all that quiet snow-covered time helped me realize:Communicating with Sign Language makes life better for you and your baby.Before speech kicks in,signing gives your little one a powerful way to connect, express, and shine.
🌟 Empower Your Baby Through Communication—In Just 14 Days! 🌟
After many years in early childhood development, I’ve listened to countless families share how signing with their babies has transformed their daily lives—building confidence, connection, and joy. ✨
After many years in early childhood development, I’ve listened to countless families share how signing with their babies has transformed their daily lives—building confidence, connection, and joy. ✨
December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
🌟 Empower Your Baby Through Communication—In Just 14 Days! 🌟
After many years in early childhood development, I’ve listened to countless families share how signing with their babies has transformed their daily lives—building confidence, connection, and joy. ✨
After many years in early childhood development, I’ve listened to countless families share how signing with their babies has transformed their daily lives—building confidence, connection, and joy. ✨