I don't know any parent or teacher of young children that doesn't believe in the benefits of reading to kids. Virtually all of them include "story time" in their daily routine. Books have the power to capture a child's imagination & take them on wonderful journeys. They also have the power to help them

Once you've been signing with your baby for several weeks or months and your baby has mastered the basic signs that cover his or her needs (such as milk, more, eat, drink, etc.), you will probably want to expand his or her signing vocabulary (as well as your own). The world around you and your child

While there aren't any solid rules regarding signing with your baby, I've had enough experience signing with my own child that I can pass along some helpful hints. Be consistent. Use the sign the same way every time for the same action or object. This will help your baby become familiar with the sign

Some parents may be hesitant to begin signing with their baby even after hearing all of the wonderful benefits that come from signing with your baby. After all, sign language takes years to learn, doesn't it? Not at all! Learning to sign with your baby is as easy as reading a recipe. Teaching sign

A conversation between my 18-month-old son and I is one that a passerby isn't likely to forget. There have been countless meals at restaurants where my family has been the subject of curious glances, stares and even questions from perfect strangers. And best of all, he can tell my husband and