Ahhhh potty training. It’s the love-hate relationship for parents everywhere. You’re ready to be done with diapers, yet the process of the actual potty TRAINING sounds like nails on a chalk board. And your toddler is…

Many parents love to use sign language during meals with their babies and toddlers. Signs that are common to use are MORE, EAT, and ALL DONE. However, I also recommend extending that vocabulary to include…

Spring has sprung, and so has all things bunnies and Easter eggs! There are many opportunities to use sign language with your baby, and these…

The term “baby sign language” is very misleading as it gives the assumption that it is solely for babies. However that is not the case! Sign language benefits individuals of all ages (like the entire Deaf community), including toddlers. Not only does this age group…

Parents interested in using sign language with their babies are eager to learn the sign for milk! In addition to learning the correct ASL sign for milk (yep, many resources have an incorrect sign pictured), it’s also important to understand why…

February is my favorite month of the year! Not only is it my birthday month, but it also Valentine's Day!! I haven’t been one to fully celebrate Valentine’s Day as an adult, but I’m all about it for the kids! I have…

As the parent, it can be a lot of fun to learn lots of ASL vocabulary, and then turn around to teach it to your young child. Words like “dinosaur” because of their lovey, “princess” because of a favorite character, and “mommy” or “daddy” because your heart will melt a thousand times over. But I encourage you to…

Daily life doesn’t always present the most obvious ways to use sign language to where your baby can see you. Most of the time, baby is…

Many parents associate using sign language with their babies with meal time and starting solids. Regardless of when you start signing with your baby, using sign language during meal time is…

The winter holiday season brings out the joy and magic of childhood. Whether you celebrate the religious meanings, or celebrate them as nonsecular holidays, there is no doubt that the hustle and bustle of…

November signals all things turkeys, thankfulness, and the start of (many) family gatherings. There is much to be thankful for, and these…

Picture this: your baby starts using sign language and you quickly go from celebrating to questioning because their sign doesn’t look right. Is this normal? Do you…

Halloween marks the beginning of decorations on homes for the next few months, and visiting favorite decorations is something many young children look forward to doing (which is daily in this household). Embrace your child’s interests in…

Fall is welcomed by cooler temps, more fresh air, and beautiful colors. Our little ones are eager to explore the outdoors whether it is falling leaves, acorns, carving pumpkins…

Motherhood: the stage of life where you are always running behind. Can I get an “amen”?? But we are also sometimes full of worry about being "too late" to…

As summer winds down, the school year approaches with many parents looking forward to getting back into a routine. Whether your child…

I’ve shared my dislike of many “baby sign language” resources available for purchase, as the publishers and authors are not always actually fluent in ASL or have any background…

This is a really important part of getting started, and when done correctly, your child can really take off! To answer this question, I want to make sure you have a good understanding about…

In this post, I explained to be wary of “baby sign language” books on the mass market. Ever since I was horrified by the gift I chose to give my sister at her baby shower, I have been on the search for something…

I have loved the Deaf culture and sign language since I was a little girl. To many close to me, it was not surprising that I became a Teacher of the Deaf and also began to sign with my daughter when…