My Smart Hands http://mysmarthands.com Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:56:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Don’t Change Your Signing Ways http://mysmarthands.com/dont-change-your-signing-ways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-change-your-signing-ways http://mysmarthands.com/dont-change-your-signing-ways/#comments Wed, 29 May 2013 18:35:31 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1727 Parents often wonder if they should change the way they sign to the way their baby signs. Learn whether you should or should not change the way you sign – watch:

 

]]> http://mysmarthands.com/dont-change-your-signing-ways/feed/ 0 Old MacDonald in ASL http://mysmarthands.com/old-macdonald-in-asl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-macdonald-in-asl http://mysmarthands.com/old-macdonald-in-asl/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 19:13:14 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1701 Learn how to sign Old MacDonald. Watch this fun instructional video with song:

]]> http://mysmarthands.com/old-macdonald-in-asl/feed/ 0 What’s Your Favorite Signing Story? http://mysmarthands.com/whats-your-favorite-signing-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-your-favorite-signing-story http://mysmarthands.com/whats-your-favorite-signing-story/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:36:29 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1694 We want to hear from you!

What is your favorite signing story? You can win an autograph copy of The Baby Signing Bible.
To win simply post your story in the comment section and we will randomly draw one name on
May 31 to win a copy of The Baby Signing Bible.

 

The winner of The Baby Signing Bible is Jonelle Bush (picked by random generator)

]]> http://mysmarthands.com/whats-your-favorite-signing-story/feed/ 36 Top 5 Baby Signing Common Questions http://mysmarthands.com/top-5-baby-signing-common-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-5-baby-signing-common-questions http://mysmarthands.com/top-5-baby-signing-common-questions/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:34:16 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1687
Top 5 Baby Signing Questions - Answered
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Top 5 Baby Signing Questions - Answered

Here is a small list of the most common baby signing questions I receive and the answers to them.

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    1. How to start signing with your baby - learn baby signing

      How to start signing with your baby - learn baby signing

      Learn how to start signing with your baby. http://www.mysmarthands.com/babysigningbible

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      • Is it too early to sign with my baby?

        Is it too early to sign with my baby?

        Parents wonder if it is too early to start signing with their baby. Is there a perfect time to start?

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          Is it too late to start signing with my baby?

          Many parents wondering if they've left it too late to start teaching their baby signing language. I always say it's never too late!

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            Should Everyone Sign With my Baby to be Successful?

            Should everyone sign with my baby in order to be successful. What if I'm the only person who signs with my baby?

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              Am I overwhelming my baby?

              Today's question comes from a mom who is frustrated that her 11 month old baby isn't signing back yet. She has been introducing a lot of signs randomly throughout the day. She hasn't been consistent with any one sign. In today's video I'll be answering her question

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              ]]>               http://mysmarthands.com/top-5-baby-signing-common-questions/feed/ 0               Top 8 Starter Signs http://mysmarthands.com/top-8-starter-signs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-8-starter-signs http://mysmarthands.com/top-8-starter-signs/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:37:21 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1673
              Top 8 Starter Signs to Teach Your Baby
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              Top 8 Starter Signs to Teach Your Baby

              Do you want to start teaching your baby sign language but you aren't sure where to begin? Here is a top 8 list of great signs to start with!

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                  milk - ASL sign for milk

                  Milk is a great starter sign to teach your baby. It is a big part of a baby's day and night so will be plenty of opportunity to teach this sign!

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                    eat - ASL sign for eat

                    You can use this sign before you offer your baby food.

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                      more - ASL sign for more

                      Use this sign when you are asking your baby if he or she wants more of something.

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                        finished - ASL sign for finished

                        When you are feeding your baby you can ask him or her if she wants 'more' or if she is 'finished'.

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                          mommy - ASL sign for mommy

                          This is a fun sign to teach your baby.

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                            daddy - ASL sign for daddy

                            I always loved the way my children signed daddy - this is a great sign to teach your baby!

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                              hurt - ASL sign for hurt

                              This is a great sign to teach your baby. It allows them to express to you that they are hurting and where.

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                                water - ASL sign for water

                                Your baby can tell you if they want water versus milk. My children loved signing water. They would pat their full 5 hand on their mouths.

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                                  How to start signing with your baby - learn baby signing

                                  Learn how to start signing with your baby. http://www.mysmarthands.com/babysigningbible

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                                  ]]>                                   http://mysmarthands.com/top-8-starter-signs/feed/ 0                                   Fireese & Mom Show http://mysmarthands.com/fireese-mom-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fireese-mom-show http://mysmarthands.com/fireese-mom-show/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:06:25 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1667 This is a new idea Fireese and I had – a fun show where Fireese teaches me the signs she knows for a song she sings at the end. We had this idea to help you learn to sign with your child!
                                  We hope you like it!

                                  ]]>                                   http://mysmarthands.com/fireese-mom-show/feed/ 2                                   Is it too Early to Start Signing with my Baby? http://mysmarthands.com/is-it-too-early-to-start-signing-with-my-baby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-too-early-to-start-signing-with-my-baby http://mysmarthands.com/is-it-too-early-to-start-signing-with-my-baby/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:24:02 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1629 Many parents are excited to start signing with their babies but when is too soon to start? This is a great question! I answer it in the following video:

                                  ]]>                                   http://mysmarthands.com/is-it-too-early-to-start-signing-with-my-baby/feed/ 0                                   My favorite signing story #2 http://mysmarthands.com/my-favorite-signing-story-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-favorite-signing-story-2 http://mysmarthands.com/my-favorite-signing-story-2/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:37:23 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1625 Not only do I love the great communication that signing brings, I also love the funny or cute stories that come out of it as well. This is my favorite signing story of my son. I hope you find it as cute as I did:

                                  ]]>                                   http://mysmarthands.com/my-favorite-signing-story-2/feed/ 0                                   Is it Too Late To Start Signing With my Baby? http://mysmarthands.com/is-it-too-late-to-start-signing-with-my-baby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-too-late-to-start-signing-with-my-baby http://mysmarthands.com/is-it-too-late-to-start-signing-with-my-baby/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:47:12 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1618 This is a question I get often from parents. They maybe waited longer than they intended or they heard about the benefits of baby signing when their baby was a bit older. Now they are worried that they’ve missed the boat! Rest assured, you have not missed the boat! There is never a time that is too late to teach a second language!

                                  Watch this video to hear more:

                                  ]]>                                   http://mysmarthands.com/is-it-too-late-to-start-signing-with-my-baby/feed/ 0                                   Itsy Bitsy Spider – Animated video – ASL taught by Fireese http://mysmarthands.com/itsy-bitsy-spider-animated-video-asl-taught-by-fireese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itsy-bitsy-spider-animated-video-asl-taught-by-fireese http://mysmarthands.com/itsy-bitsy-spider-animated-video-asl-taught-by-fireese/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:28:26 +0000 Laura http://mysmarthands.com/?p=1530 I’m excited to share our first animated video with Fireese in it teaching the ASL signs for the song The Itsy Bitsy Spider.

                                  I hope your little one will enjoy the video. You can also purchase the video here along with the mp3 version of the song (without ads) for only $2.97!

                                   

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