Parent Tips & Info – Baby Sign Language Classes

Language and Communication Milestones: Birth to 3 Years

Meg — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:34:04 +0000

From those first adorable coos to hearing your toddler say “I love you”, watching your child’s communication develop is amazing! But if you’ve ever wondered “Is my baby talking enough?” or “Should my toddler be saying more words?”, you’re not alone. Every child develops at their own pace, but understanding typical speech, language and communication milestones can help you recognise their…

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Why is my baby crying? And how can baby sign language help?

Meg — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:38:54 +0000

If you’ve ever looked at your crying baby and thought, “I wish you could just tell me what you need!”—you’re definitely not alone. Crying is your baby’s earliest and most effective form of communication. They’re not trying to give you a hard time. They’re trying to tell you something. I’m hungry. I’m tired. I’m uncomfortable. I need you. The tricky part is that all of those messages can…

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Easy Communication – Toddler Activities

Meg — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:41:44 +0000

Toddlers are busy little learners! Every day they’re discovering new words, new experiences and new ways to tell you exactly what’s on their mind (even if that sometimes involves a meltdown!). The good news is that you don’t need expensive toys or hours of preparation to support your child’s communication skills. Some of the best language learning happens during everyday play and routines.

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How Many Words Should My 2-Year-Old Know?

Meg — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:37:47 +0000

How Many Words Should My 2-Year-Old Know? If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Should my 2-year-old be talking more?” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions parents ask, and for good reason. Every child develops at their own pace, but it’s helpful to know what milestones to look for and when it might be time to seek a little extra support. So, how many words should a 2…

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How KWS Empowers and Protects Young Children with Disability

Meg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:15:22 +0000

The first three years of a child’s life are a critical window for language development. During this time, a child’s brain is growing rapidly, laying the foundation for lifelong communication, learning, and social connection. But for some children with disability, spoken language may emerge later—or not at all. That’s where Key Word Sign can make a huge difference. Key Word Sign is a…

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Behavioural strategies for preschoolers…

Max — Wed, 21 May 2025 05:55:19 +0000

From Tabitha, a clinical registrar Psychologist. Here are a few strategies when working on managing our little ones big emotions to make it easier on everyone involved. 1.Setting clear boundaries and expectations: • Use simple, directive and concise language – less is more! e.g. “use a quiet voice” rather than “when you yell in public it’s not okay.” • Demonstrate and model the…

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The #1 mistake people make when starting out…

Max — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:50:24 +0000

You were at a barbeque, pre-kids, and Matt & Sarah are telling you how they are using sign language to communicate with their baby. It peaks your interest, you think that’s pretty cool, so you park it in your head for later. Then, baby comes along. You decide it’s time to do a bit of Googling, so you type: baby sign language or infants and sign language. You are pleasantly surprised by the huge…

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The language of infant safety.

Max — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:04:53 +0000

When our babies are born, we are programmed to keep them safe. Their safety is at the front of our minds from before they are born. In today’s blog, I want to talk you though some dos and don’ts for language when teaching your infant to be safe, including how baby sign language can help. Picture this: You’re in the kitchen, preparing a snack of fruit when your baby crawls over to climb the oven.

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When is the best time to start signing with your baby?

Max — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:23:43 +0000

This is the #1 question I get about baby signing. When should you start signing with your baby? My go to answer for this is to say: any time! And that’s because really, any time is a good time to learn to sign. But, I am also starting to see that it doesn’t give families enough information to make an informed decision about learning to sign. So in this blog I’m going to break it down a little…

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The first 2 years: Language milestones & baby sign language

Max — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:27:39 +0000

The first two years of a child’s life are a whirlwind of growth and development, especially in the realm of language acquisition. This blog post takes you on a journey through the fascinating language milestones that mark the early years of childhood and some insight into how baby sign language fits in with the natural development of language. Please keep in mind that the ages are for general…

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