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Mealtime and Bedtime Sing & Sign

by Anne Meeker-Miller

Book Details

Publisher:Balance
Published:2008-08-26
Pages:322
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Finally, a way to ease the most challenging times of day with baby. Since signed gestures enable babies to "tell" caregivers what they want and need before they can talk, mealtime and bedtime are occasions when signing can really come in handy. Based on Dr. Miller's popular workshops, Mealtime and Bedtime Sing & Sign is a user-friendly guide featuring over 200 signs with photos, instructions, and activities. An all-new, 12-song CD with upbeat music followed by calm lullabies teaches and reinforc

Our Review

This practical guide transforms daily parenting challenges into meaningful bonding moments through baby sign language, offering over 200 clearly photographed signs specifically tailored for mealtime and bedtime routines. Drawing from the author's popular workshops, the book provides straightforward instructions and engaging activities that help caregivers integrate signing naturally into their day. The included 12-song CD enhances learning with upbeat music for daytime interaction followed by calming lullabies, creating a complete toolkit for communication development during these crucial daily transitions.

What sets this resource apart is its laser focus on the two times of day when communication breakdowns most frequently occur between babies and caregivers. By concentrating specifically on mealtime and bedtime vocabulary, parents can quickly see practical results as their infants begin expressing hunger, tiredness, and preferences. The musical component reinforces retention while making the learning process enjoyable for both adult and child. For families seeking to reduce frustration and strengthen connection during daily routines, this comprehensive approach delivers immediate, tangible benefits that make challenging moments more manageable and meaningful.

Themes

Family & Relationships

Subjects

Family & Relationships