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* The Benefits of Signing with your Baby *
Babies who Sign...
* Are Less Frustrated *
* Speak Earlier (Contrary to what many think) *
* Have Higher IQ's (10-12 points higher) *
* Develop Larger Vocabularies *
* Demonstrate a Greater Interest in Books *
* Have Better Imaginations *
* Enhance Self-Esteem *
* Experience a Closer Bond with their Parents and Siblings *
Parents who Sign with their Babies... * Give their babies a head start on language development *
* Experience decreased frustation *
* Enjoy an earlier interactive experienc with their baby *
* Look forward to the "Not-so-terrible" Two's *
* Can tell what their baby wants or needs *
* Can tell if their baby is sick or hurt *
* Have more Fun with their babies *
Who Else will Benefit
* Grandparents who want to spend real quality time with their grandchildren.
* Older Brothers and Sisters who want to feel connected to the new baby.
* Babysitters and Nannies who want to establish a closer bond with the babies in their care.
* Childcare Providers who would like to add another dimension to their services.
* Teachers who are aware of the growing research that supports the correlation between sign language and improved literacy.
* Speach and Language Professionals who are interested in learning this particular technique.
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