Many new parents can relate to the frustration of trying to figure out the exact needs of their baby. Are they hungry? Do they need changed? Whether it's a piercing wail to have their diaper checked, ...

I’ve heard about teaching sign language to babies before they can speak. How do I try this with my baby? Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies is ...

Q: I’ve heard about teaching sign language to babies before they can speak. How do I try this with my baby? A: Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies ...

You can tell your baby is frustrated. But what do they want? A bottle, a diaper change, world peace? You probably often wish you could solve this mystery. But it’s not easy to do when your baby can’t ...

Providing babies with tools to help grown-ups understand what they want also boosts their self-confidence. Parents don't have to be fluent in sign language; most of the basic signs are iconic, meaning ...

Jenna and Matt Moench of Kearney had their first discussion about baby sign language about six years ago. That’s when the birth of their first daughter, Emmy, prompted them to decide multiple ...

Thirteen-month-old Fletcher Parish can sign the word for "more," touching the fingertips of one hand to those of the other hand. His friend, Luna Yu, one month his senior, goes further, saying "more, ...

Your baby is going to understand and want to communicate ideas and requests with you a whole lot earlier than they’ll actually be able to verbalize the words. The gap between when a baby and young ...

Q: I’ve heard about teaching sign language to babies before they can speak. How do I try this with my baby? A: Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies ...

American Academy of Pediatrics (TNS) Feb 20, 2022 Feb 20, 2022 Dr. Laura A. Jana is a pediatrician and mother of three with a faculty appointment at the Penn State University Edna Bennett Pierce ...