Part 1. Why Sign with Your Baby?
Chapter 1. Communicating without Words
The Benefits of Signing with Babies
Why Use Signs with Your Baby?
Organic Nature of Signing
Chapter 2. How Babies Learn
Three Views on Human Development
Chapter 3. The Power of Language
Communication: The Heart of Our Humanness
The Origins of Sign Language
Part 2. How to Sign with Your Baby
Chapter 5. Get a Jump Start on Smart
Keep It Simple Rules for Signing with Babies
Chapter 6. Master the Basics
Are You and Your Baby Ready?
Tips for Successful Signing
How to Recognize Your Baby's Signs
Chapter 7. Add More Signs
Part 3. Signing in Your Everyday Life and Activities
Chapter 8. Make Signing a Habit
Tips for Signing Every Day
Caregivers, Grandparents, and Siblings
Chapter 9. Use Signing with Songs and Rhymes
Tips for Signing with Songs and Rhymes
A Dozen Songs and Rhymes for Signing
Appendix: Babies Can Talk Toolbox
12 Tips for Successful Signing with Babies
12 Tips for Signing with Songs and Rhymes
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