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Baby Sign
Language - Boost Your Baby's Future
By Nanette Gomez
Teaching sign language to
babies has become not just "the thing to do"
but rather has come to the forefront of the beginning of us, as parents
taking the lead in educating our children from their earliest days.
Teaching sign language to your baby is easier than you may think. We
teach our babies sign language without even thinking about it. We teach
them "bye-bye" by showing them to wave, or to try to tell us what they
want by pointing to objects. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying babies
minds are like little sponges they take in everything. Learning comes so
easy to them. It's just incredible. You will be amazed at how quickly
you can begin to communicate with your baby using signs. This can be fun
and easy for the entire family. It’s never too late to start.
We all want to be able to communicate with our babies, grandbabies or
siblings as soon as we can beyond the babbling and cooing. It's nice to
be able to know what your baby needs and be able to provide that for
them quickly. Start out using signs that will help you learn what your
baby
wants from you, whether it be food or milk or changed or some other sign
that would indicate his/her needs.
Begin with just a sign or two till you all get the hang of it. Use the
sign
for food when it's meal time or you are feeding your baby or show them
an object and the sign for that particular object so that they can begin
to make the connection between the object and the sign for it.
Consistency is the key. If they see the sign every time you use the
word they will quickly learn that sign. Saying the words out loud also
encourages speech development. It's important for children to hear those
words as well as learn the signs. It's the beginning of their vocabulary
contrary to the misconception that babies will not learn to speak if
taught sign language. Sing language in my experience has advanced my
children's verbal abilities not hindered it in the least.
Benefits for You & Your Baby
Studies have shown so many benefits to babies who use sign language.
They learn to speak earlier, have less frustrations (a benefit for both
baby and you) less frustration = less crying, increased vocabulary, a
greater interest in books, greater self-esteem, higher IQ points and my
personal favorite a closer bond with family members (which I have
enjoyed first hand). Sign language will help in the development of your
child's vocabulary and can be a huge benefit to them in the future
allowing them to communicate with both hearing and non hearing
individuals.
And by the time they are
two and into the "terrible twos" which is mainly due to frustrations of
not being able to communicate their needs and wants for most kids,being
able to communicate thru signs even if they can't communicate their
thoughts fully to you verbally, may help in reducing those frustrations,
whining and temper tantrums.
Teaching your baby sign language is an easy, fun and exciting way to
begin communicating with your newest little member of the family. Make
the most of your time with your little one. Sharing, bonding and
learning together as a family.
About the Author:
Nanette Gomez is the owner of http://www.BabyTalk-Learn2Sign.com
Your online resource
for more information and products to help you and your baby learn to
sign.
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