Pathways for Parenthood
History
In 1982, Drs. Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn discovered that babies between the ages of 10 and 24 months were spontaneously using simple gestures to represent words they weren’t yet able to say. Thus, they began encouraging parents to purposefully teach their babies a few more signs to help them communicate their basic needs, feelings and interests - anything their babies wanted or needed to “talk” about - until they could talk well enough to communicate with words.
Through two decades of research, Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn have demonstrated that their Baby Signs® Program has dramatic benefits, including decreasing frustration for babies and parents, enriching the parent-child bond, boosting emotional development, helping babies talk sooner - even raising IQ.
14-Month Old Ciana Signing
Programs
Baby Signs® Parent Workshop
This 90-minutes class provides parents with an overview of the Baby Signs Program including the many benefits of baby sign language, basic “How Tos” for teaching babies to sign, and many of the most useful signs through games, songs, and entertaining activities.
Sign, Say & Play Classes
A series of six theme-based classes generally offered over a 6-week period, with 45-minutes sessions designed for parents and babies to attend together. A total of 37 useful signs are taught through fun songs, books, and activities. In addition, parents learn simple ways to support their baby’s intellectual development - tips drawn from Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn’s second parenting book, Baby Minds: Brain Building Games Your Baby Will Love.
Baby Signs ® Potty Party
Designed to introduce the Potty Training Made Easy with the Baby Signs ® Program to families and child development professionals. This is a FREE event and Potty Training Kits will be available for purchase.
Schedule
Coming soon... contact your Independent Certified Instructor, Paula Bruning, for information and locations.
