Big City Living
Living with kids in a big city has its challenges, but we’ve gotten used to it over the years. The most difficult moments were probably with the double stroller when I had a baby and a toddler, having to get up or down the subway steps, or trying to walk along a sidewalk covered in […]
Reflections on Father’s Day
LAUGH UNTIL YOU CRY… When my older son was around 18 months old (I was pregnant with the younger one), he and I and my husband were playing together. Things got a little rough, but in a fun way, involving some tickling and a lot of laughing. Well, suddenly I was crying. Zeke stopped […]
FAMILY
FAMILY Who’s in your family? Come to Baby Fingers and learn all your family signs!
Who are We?
We’re an eclectic bunch, that’s for sure! Baby Fingers staff members are highly qualified and tremendously experienced. Everyone has completed at least an undergraduate degree in addition to our specialized training. We all share a passion for working with families, children, and educators. So who are we? Lora Heller, MS, MT-BC, LCAT, CEIM. Founding Director. I […]
Baby Fingers in Action
Join in the fun! We’re singing and signing every day at Baby Fingers! Register for one of our classes or set up your own with one of our teachers! Too far away?? Check out our webinars, books, and DVD! Details at: www.mybabyfingers.com
Sign Language??
I don’t have any family members who are deaf, but I have spent much of my adult life teaching families how to communicate through sign language. I developed Baby Fingers for that purpose, so clearly, I feel strongly about the benefits of ASL in early language acquisition and development. For children who are deaf […]
Community
As a city dweller having grown up in the suburbs, I often miss having a private backyard – or any back yard since my building doesn’t have one. But I’m continually inspired by the unique architecture, the community gardens, and the expansive parks in the city. While I often wish I didn’t have to […]
Grandparents
grandparents: for grandpa, sign dad and bounce your hand forward twice to show the generations; for grandma, begin with mom and do the same! My mom has a sign outside her back door that says “Grandchildren are your Reward for not Killing your Kids.” 😉 She has had the pleasure of babysitting for 4 […]
Special Kids
I’ve had such a rewarding career as a music therapist, small business owner, youth theatre director, college instructor, and mom! (that’s actually the hardest job of all). Anyway, I want to share a few moments along the way that have helped to shape and inspire the work that I have done for so long […]
Is this MY child?!
They used to fit into my arms, but I blinked and now I can just about fit into theirs! Contact Lora@mybabyfingers.com to share your photos, Then & Now!