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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Some of the most important moments you'll share with your baby revolve around communication. After those first smiles and giggles, you'll soon learn your baby has a lot to say – they might just not ...

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 ...

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 ...

Through their business, "BabyCanSign," Olson and Calenda instruct "mommy and me" classes to teach babies, 6 to 24 months of age, sign language. Babies have a lot to say, but can not express themselves ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...