Supporting families through science-based parenting
Eric 
At any point during the infant phase, you are likely to wonder “when will my baby sleep longer than a few hours?” Those beginning phases are rough, because even if your child does not wake up frequently on their own, feeding requirements necessitate you waking them on a regular schedule. These moments will pass and … Read More
You’ve made it through the first two phases – modeling signs in blog #1 of this series and then more actively prompting your baby to make signs in part #2 of this series. This final blog is about how to transition from sign language to vocal communication, a desire for all parents! Of course, we … Read More
Welcome back! If you’ve followed the procedures in part 1 of this blog and your baby is older than 8 months, you’re ready to move on. I consider 8 months to be the very earliest you can start the next phase of sign language training, so don’t be discouraged if your baby is not quite … Read More
If you have an infant, you’ve probably read somewhere that sign language can be helpful in laying a foundation for communication skills. This is true! However, most guidance on this topic focuses on WHAT to teach, not how to teach. This can be confusing for parents because even if you learn, for example the sign … Read More
The toddler stage is filled with rapid growth, learning and budding interest in the world. Kids quickly go from relying on their parents for getting all their needs met to successfully navigating many parts of their environment independently. This transition to independence is often coupled with strong motivation to engage with the world and the … Read More