‘Late Bloomer’??
Concerned you may have a ‘late bloomer’? Maybe you’ve printed out the CDC’s developmental milestones or use their tracker app. They provide a comprehensive checklist of what to expect from your child at various ages and stages. Remember, as they indicate, it’s what ‘most’ kids are doing. It may not be what your kid is […]
Motherhood
At age 11, I started to babysit. I knew then I wanted to be a mom. I have a wonderful mom and had a special grandma who each parented quite differently. I loved being pregnant and I miss the days when my children were so needy of me – even though it was exhausting in […]
Collaboration
I have found that during this pandemic, collaboration is even more important than ever. While we’ve always worked with other companies, business owners, and individuals in a variety of ways, this past year has been a lesson in lifting each other up and sharing strengths. My most recent collaboration was with Salvador Sanchez, a Deaf […]
Getting Creative: Transitions in Teaching during a Pandemic
A Guest Post by Erik Keiser — Most mornings I start my day with my normal routine – walk the dog, shower, get dressed, pour myself a big cup of coffee and head off to work. Except lately, like a lot of people these days, work means heading straight back to my bedroom and opening […]
Pregnancy, Loneliness, and Covid-19
A guest post by Rachael Holmes — I never thought I would start 2020 in a pandemic. But then again I never thought I would start 2020 pregnant. After 4 years of infertility and treatments, 2020 found me pregnant in a pandemic. No big deal. At first being in lock down during the ever common […]
College during Covid
A Guest Post by Ossian Heller —- School has never been something that I’ve enjoyed very much, aside from spending time with friends. Long before I got into college, I felt that in order for me to get the most out of it, I wanted to dictate the classes I would take. I am currently […]
What is Baby Fingers??
Not your typical “baby sign language” program, our curriculum is rooted in real language and culture, supported by research and evidence based practice, developed by a mom who is also an experienced music therapist and teacher of the Deaf. At Baby Fingers, our students of all ages are hearing and d/Deaf (capital D indicates cultural identity). Deaf […]
Ages and Stages
What should you expect from your little ones in class at each age and stage? More than you realize and not as much as you think! I know, that sounds confusing and contradictory. Let me explain… Babies have a much greater understanding of the world around them than we give them credit for. When my […]
Gratitude
We are so very grateful for our students and teachers who’ve helped to create a beautiful community both safely in person when weather permitted, and with such joyful energy live online. We have coasted through Spring, Summer, and Fall so far during this pandemic with you by our side. Winter, here we come! To find […]
Finding Beauty in the Mundane
In an effort to break up the monotony of staring at my computer screen for so many hours inside my own home, I go out for a daily – or twice daily – walk. My younger son has taught me, through his photography, that there is so much beauty to capture. So I’ve been capturing […]