How many times have you looked at your baby — especially when he was wailing — and desperately wondered what he wanted? Like most parents, you probably resigned yourself to living with the mystery: ...

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, ...

There is a particular span of time which is frustrating for both parent and child, maybe more to the child. It is the time between when children begin communicating non-verbally and when they speak in ...

Some of the most important moments you'll share with your baby revolve around communication. After those first smiles and giggles, you'll soon learn your baby has a lot to say – they might just not ...

Teaching a child sign language for words like “more,” “all gone,” or “thank you” can make it easier for them to communicate and express emotions. Share on Pinterest Most children begin to talk around ...

Thirteen-month-old Fletcher Parish can sign the word for "more," touching the fingertips of one hand to those of the other hand. His friend, Luna Yu, one month his senior, goes further, saying "more, ...

Lacey Hall is a speech language pathologist at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Your baby's crying can be frustrating when you aren't sure what she wants. Teaching your baby sign language is a way to ...

Your baby is going to understand and want to communicate ideas and requests with you a whole lot earlier than they’ll actually be able to verbalize the words. The gap between when a baby and young ...