Baby Signing Essentials

Book excerpt: Start "talking" with your baby today and discover what they're really trying to tell you With the gift of sign language, you can communicate with your child as early as four to six months, reduce tantrums, build verbal language skills, and create a stronger bond than ever! Using trusted American Sign Language (ASL), Baby Signing Essentials is the go-to guide for parents, caregivers, and educators looking to create effective two-way communication. Designed to grow with your baby by covering physical, emotional, mental, and linguistic development at each age, this shows you how to start signing right from your baby's birth or later on. Featuring: •200 illustrated ASL signs (including 50 essential signs like MILK, MORE, and EAT) •Easy-to-follow instructions to help you make each sign correctly •Age-specific advice on working with infants, toddlers, and beyond •Fun tips to incorporate signing into daily routines