by Debbie Mondale | Feb 3, 2018 | 0 to 18 m., Child development, Foundations of Learning
Do you ever just stop and really listen to your surroundings? It’s kind of noisy. You might hear the sounds of music or television commercials, the humming of the refrigerator or air conditioner, birds singing, cars driving by, your baby babbling, wind blowing,...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 18, 2012 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, Sign & Sing
“Mommy? Did you just say Mommy? Your thumb touched your chin just like this. You said Mommy with your hands! Oh, yes, I will give you LOTS of love for saying Mommy.” My son was 14 months old before he actually said “Mommy” with his words. That’s was a LOT...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 11, 2011 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, Home Routines, Lakeland, Parenting Techniques, Sign & Sing, Spring Semester
You can see the brain wheels turning as older babies and toddlers try to communicate… as they try to tell an older sibling or adult what they need or want. You can also see the dazed look on the parent’s face as they try so hard to understand. ...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 26, 2008 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, Child development, Sign & Sing
Important notice, in 2014, Kindermusik discontinued the Sign and Sing program, and has incorporated most of the content into their regular classes for babies, such as the Village, Cuddle & Bounce, Sing & Play, and even some in the Our Time or Wiggle & Grow...