Many new parents can relate to the frustration of trying to figure out the exact needs of their baby. Are they hungry? Do they need changed? Whether it's a piercing wail to have their diaper checked, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You can tell your baby is frustrated. But what do they want? A bottle, a diaper change, world peace? You probably often wish you ...

I’ve heard about teaching sign language to babies before they can speak. How do I try this with my baby? Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies is ...

Q: I’ve heard about teaching sign language to babies before they can speak. How do I try this with my baby? A: Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies ...

Katie Mingus, 17 months old, uses the sign for ‘drink’ as she sits on her father Russ’ lap at their Tacoma, Wash., home. Parents can begin communicating early with babies by teaching them sign ...

With an opening note that ""children who understand sign language tend to have a stronger command of verbal skills,"" Teaching Your Baby to Sign by Lora Heller invites youngsters to learn 21 everyday ...

Baby sign language is appealing to some new parents. Books, Web sites, DVDs teaching babies to sign all claim to encourage language development and strengthen the parent-child bond. Dr. Sydney Spiesel ...

As Libby Quinn finishes up a story time for toddlers, dozens of little hands fly into the air, fluttering back and forth. They're applauding — using American Sign Language. Quinn works in schools, ...

There's a huge market for books, classes and smartphone apps that teach baby sign language and claim it can speed up spoken language development. There's A Huge Market Around 'Baby Sign Language,' But ...

How often have you wished so badly that you could understand what your baby is trying to convey? When your little one cries, you know they need something, but you have gone through all the essentials ...