How to Start Signing: Use Your Daily Routines
When families are getting ready to start their signing journey, I almost always hear the same three questions: If you’re wondering about when to start signing and unsure what signs to begin with, I break those down here. In theory, everything you need to know about getting started signing with your baby or toddler lives […]
How Basic Sign Language Helped Lainey Find Her Voice
Every family’s journey with communication looks a little different. For some, spoken language comes easily. For others, a few extra tools, like sign language, can make all the difference. For Lainey’s family in Colorado, learning to sign became a way for their family to communicate early and support her spoken language skills. What began as […]
How Reading & Signing Boost Language & Literacy Skills
We’ve all heard that reading to babies and young children is one of the single most important things we can do to support their language development — and it’s true! Research shows that children who are read to regularly, build stronger vocabularies, develop better listening and comprehension skills, and are more prepared for academic success […]
Sign Language for Potty Training
If you’re looking for a “how-to” guide for all things potty training, this is not your blog post. BUT, if you’re looking for a way to empower your toddler and set your entire family up for success while potty training, you’re in the right place. What We’ve Learned as Moms Here at Communication Junction, our […]
How Sign Language Can Help Your Child Start Talking
You’ve probably heard that signing can reduce your baby’s frustration and increase communication. But did you know that signing also helps your baby learn to talk? It’s true—supporting your baby’s spoken language journey with signs and gestures is part of how they naturally develop speech. Let’s break down how it works. The Four Skills Your […]
Yes, You Should Keep Signing With Your Toddler
Trust us, your toddler isn’t too old for sign language. Here are some of the benefits of sign language for your toddler.
How Sign Language Helps Your Child Communicate Big Feelings
Imagine this scene…. You and your baby are playing in the living room. Everything is going great. You are stacking blocks together, knocking them down and rebuilding them. You even catch yourself thinking, “Wow! We are having so much fun!” Then… (seemingly out of nowhere), your little one picks up a block, throws it and […]
How Sign Language Helps Your Child Communicate Big Feelings
Imagine this scene…. You and your baby are playing in the living room. Everything is going great. You are stacking blocks together, knocking them down and rebuilding them. You even catch yourself thinking, “Wow! We are having so much fun!” Then… (seemingly out of nowhere), your little one picks up a block, throws it and […]
The Benefits of Signing with Babies Goes Beyond Asking for “More”
Have you seen friends posting videos of their baby’s signing or maybe a family member has mentioned that they’ve heard “signing with babies is helpful and you should try it too”. So you’ve found yourself wondering… “Should I start signing with my baby?” If this is something you’ve wondered, you’re definitely not alone. It’s one […]