Baby sign language (BSL) is a modified version of American Sign Language (ASL) that some parents and caregivers use to help preverbal infants communicate their needs. Babies can sign before they are ...

I’ve heard about teaching sign language to babies before they can speak. How do I try this with my baby? Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies is ...

A few months ago, my 1 year old son started whining. For the first five seconds of his moans, I frantically looked around for what he could possibly want. I came up empty-handed. Fearing his whines ...

Some parents soon may be dealing with fewer tantrums from their infants. Beth Case, an expert in American Sign Language, will lead a course at North Harris College teaching parents how to communicate ...

Some of the most important moments you'll share with your baby revolve around communication. After those first smiles and giggles, you'll soon learn your baby has a lot to say – they might just not ...

Thirteen-month-old Fletcher Parish can sign the word for "more," touching the fingertips of one hand to those of the other hand. His friend, Luna Yu, one month his senior, goes further, saying "more, ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --Having a baby can bring a lot of anxiety to any new parent -- money worries, sleeplessness nights, the crying. But what if you could communicate with babies before they can talk?

If you’re a new parent trying to communicate with your infant, you may have tried baby sign language: specialized gestures babies can learn to communicate words like “hungry,” “thirsty” and “more.” ...

Many new parents can relate to the frustration of trying to figure out the exact needs of their baby. Are they hungry? Do they need changed? Whether it's a piercing wail to have their diaper checked, ...

Your baby is going to understand and want to communicate ideas and requests with you a whole lot earlier than they’ll actually be able to verbalize the words. The gap between when a baby and young ...