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Please Recommend a DVD That Teaches Babies/toddlers Sign Language
Asked by A. from Dallas
on August 22, 2006
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Please give your recommendation for a really fun and intriguing teaching of sign language for babies/toddlers on DVD.
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- babiebumblebee is great. Also, if you have Baby TV channel on dish they have a program that is good. I am not sure how long it is but we set it to dvr from 2:25-2:35...
- Baby Wordsworth from the Baby Einstein series.
- Hi A., I just bought a $6 book from walmart that got us started. My child started responding at 8 months to the signs, and she started to do them herself around 10 mo...
Wanting to Teach Sign Language
Asked by A.C. from Kansas City
on May 27, 2008
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I have a friend who said that teaching her daughter sign language before she was able to talk was helpful. She and the daycare taught her things like: please, thank y...
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- I did this with my kids and it was great! They did not get as frustrated because they could let me know what they wanted. The moter skills develop faster then the voc...
- I did a party with Discovery Toys one night at a house with an 8 month old and 3 toddlers. We popped in the DVD of Baby Signs. Within 15 minutes all the kids were capt...
- I started teaching my daughter baby sign language at 7 months. It has been wonderful!!! I first took a baby sign language class when I was in college. To find class...
Sign Language for 8 Month Old?
Asked by C.B. from Norfolk
on November 20, 2008
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I have heard that teaching your baby sign language can be very effective. I don't actually know anyone who has had any success with this, so I'm wondering if it's rea...
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- I have the Baby Einstien DVD "Sounds & Signs" my son is 9 months old now and he has been watching it very intently for about a month and a half. I have noticed him tr...
- I have deaf parents and sign language was my first language. So when my daughter was born I signed to her often and her deaf grandmother babysat her 3 or 4 times a wee...
- Hi C.! I started using signs with my son when he was about 6 months old. I used "more", "milk" and "all done". Every time I would say the word, I used the sign to...
Looking for Good School to Teach Sign Language for Preschoolers
Asked by S. from Dallas
on July 19, 2006
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My son was recently diagnosed with mild/moderate hearing loss and also underwent an MRI that shows a malformation of his inner ear that is typically associated with pr...
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- S., You should definitely contact your local school district. They are required to offer different services to all children who qualify - different therapies and c...
- S., I am sorry to hear about the problems your son is having!! I am an in home childcare provider, and relatively fluent in ASL. I served a volunteer mission for my...
- S., Hi my name is S. H.. I do not know if you are adamant about a school, but we have a girl in our church who is exceptional at signing. I could sure ask her to t...
Communication
Asked by J.E. from Boise
on March 12, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone has a hearing impaired husband. My husband has been deaf since a little baby. His speech is very good, reads lips very well and is very ind...
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- J., You have a very important point. Communication is very important. That is why I am designing the W.H.O.L.E.(With Hearts Open to Love Everyone) Family Program. 1...
- HI J., I'm sure you are not alone. There are some great folks and groups that deal with hearing loss. Here are two groups that might be able to give some suggestion...
- My husband can "hear" just fine, but sad to say, we experience the exact same communication issues. When I read that you had a "hard of hearing" husband, I immediately...
Teaching 21 Month Old Sign Language
Asked by D.K. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2009
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Hi Moms! I was wondering if anyone has experience with teaching your little ones Sign Language and if so, what process did you use. Over the past few months, I have ...
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- Hi D., I'm sorry to hear about your son's hearing loss, and you are definitely on the right track with seeking out services for him. Keep on top of regional center. ...
- Hi D., I'm sorry about your son's hearing loss in his right ear. It must be really tough, especially with two kids and being a "single" parent right now. I hope t...
- Try the library. The one near my house has books and videos on how to teach your baby sign. That should get you started until you can start a class or therapy. Tea...
17 Month Old Tantrums
Asked by K.H. from Los Angeles
on October 28, 2008
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I need some advice. My 17 month old has suddenly changed into a sreaming little monster when he doesn't get his way. I have tried time out, but he just gets up and wal...
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- Hi My youngest daughter was like this - I'm sure it's a phase. She is very strong-willed and would NEVER have accepted the 'naughty chair' or suchlike. My suggest...
- I've been reading The Happiest Toddler on the Block and it's helped me realize a lot, mainly how to speak to the toddler in "toddlerease" so they can understand you. ...
- My daughter is 17 months and it seems like she started "terrible twos" a month or so ago! I guess I am not the only one going through it. I think she just doesn't ha...
"Extended" Breastfeeding and Weaning
Asked by M.B. from Phoenix
on June 27, 2009
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Because I like to hear what other people have done, I thought I would ask all you wonderful Mommies!
My daughter is now a few weeks over 14 months and we are stil...
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- Hi M., I, too, thought I would be done breastfeeding at 12 months or so. But it was going along fine and I didn't mind the extended time. I ended up breastfeeding m...
- Hi, I breastfed all 4 of my children. None of them had EVER had formula. Most weaned themselves but my one son was still breastfeeding til about a month before my ne...
- I think everyone's a little different, but for us about 15 months was the best for us. I took away a feeding a month for the last three months, which helped me recove...
Need Help!
Asked by C.D. from Orlando
on July 11, 2007
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I have an odd request. My son has just started his speech therapy and part of the therapy is learning through play. He is learning about communicating his basic needs ...
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- C., Have you looked on www.craigslist.org yet? Just make sure you choose the correct city & state that you are searching for items. They have a section on the fro...
- Hi C.. If you don't mind him playing with wood toys, Michaels or JoAnns usually have wood dollhouses and the furniture and people. I don't know how costly it is. ...
- Have you tried eBay? They have a huge assortment of furniture to choose from in all different price ranges and styles. We bought our girls a doll house w/furniture t...
Baby Sign Language Meet-Up Groups
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 19, 2008
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Hello moms!
I have 12 month old that signed her first sign to us at age 10 months and now is up to about 40- 50 signs. We are so very proud of our lil munchkin and ...
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- My baby is only 2 months old, but I am definately interested in teaching him sign language. I don't know how old they have to be to start. I live in in NW Arlington......
- A., I actually teach the Baby Signs program in Arlington and Mansfield. I also have a meetup group that you are welcome to join. I periodically am the guest storytel...
- Here is one in Fort Worth http://babysigning.meetup.com/110/ - there may be others closer...just put "baby sign language" in meetup.com search with your zip code and i...
