RECENT RESEARCH
There are some new articles indicating the benefits of signing with your baby, and I wanted to share the information! You can also find more on the Baby Fingers website articles and press pages. But how can you get started signing with your baby? Join a class, get a book or a webinar, look at […]
The Truth About Parenting
I really don’t like to cook. The tough part of that, though, is that my family really likes to eat. Fortunately, we live in NYC and everyone delivers – but the truth is, as tempting as it may be, we can’t order in 3 meals a day. My parents could cook quite well, but I […]
Back to School Signs
“Class” from Hands4Learning. This fall, expand your knowledge of ASL with your child: jump-start language and communication, develop vocabulary, support speech acquisition, improve literacy skills… I strongly believe that my own children’s large vocabulary, interest in books, and strong communication skills are directly related to their exposure to and early use of sign language. They […]
Toddlers and Teens
Child development is amazing. One day your baby is small enough to fit into the “crook” of your arm, and then suddenly his feet are bigger than yours. And in between, she is discovering that lady bugs fly, that flowers smell pretty, that dogs love to be pet but not necessarily climbed on, that swings […]
Summer Signs!
Summertime provides the perfect opportunity to explore new places, activities, foods, friends, and vocabulary! Have you had the chance to….Enjoy a picnic in the park on a sunny day, a visit to the playground, museum, or the local zoo. If you have a garden, or live near a community garden, plant something new or smell […]
Proud
The sign for proud: take an “A” hand (closed fist with your thumb along the side of your bent index finger), and slide the tip of your thumb from your belly button up to your chest. Show a look of pride on your face. 🙂 As children grow, they struggle with their yearning for independence […]
Reading!
I have always loved to read. My husband and I read a lot at home, on our own and with our boys. From very early on, we read to our kids while incorporating sign language. They began “reading” to themselves at a very young age by taking a book off the shelf and signing something […]
First Signs
“I love you.” It’s important to talk with your baby, sing with him or her, read books out loud… and signing together will help you focus even more on language development so you can truly communicate with your baby. You’ll discover the special bonds of your relationship getting stronger that much faster too. Research has […]
Summer in the City
There’s so much to do in New York in the summer time. Take advantage of Central Park and Riverside Park – there are playgrounds galore, free concerts, and all sorts of special programs for families. We recently visited Governor’s Island, which was a real treat – it’s a beautiful place to spend the day. The […]
Cochlear Implants – Controversy?
In October 2011, I posted the blog below about Cochlear Implants. I’ve recently been involved in some conversations about the risks and benefits, and wanted to re-post this with a few new comments interspersed. COCHLEAR IMPLANT? There is controversy in the Deaf community and in the hearing community over the need for, benefits of, and […]