Sign Language

Over the past couple of years I have heard over and over how beneficial it is to teach sign language to your baby so it can communicate before being able to speak. So far I had split opinions about it. Like aren't you holding them back from actual speaking? Or then like it might be worth a try....

So when Peanut came along and I found the sign language book at my neighbor's house, I thought to myself that it might be worth trying - I mean after all what could I loose, right? I only know a few signs, like 'more' and 'up' and 'done'....

After using it for the past five months or so, today, Peanut signed 'more' for the very first time! I am so amazed that it actually really works! Of course, she signs 'more' because food is her favorite entertainment of the day (and probably at night if I would let her!?). I am glad that I did it and this encourages me to learn more for myself and then teach her some more, too.