Expert panel: Parenting

Hi Robin, I wouldn`t stress too much. It sounds like it`s just a period when you`re daughter`s showing an interest in books, but going through t...

Hi, Thank you for your question. In relation to learning sign language, baby sign language can provide you with the stepping stone into learning...

Hi Rachel, Thank you for your question. Firstly how different is the sign you have taught her to the correct sign? At this stage, if you have ...

Hi Linda, To capture everyone`s attention it might be worthwhile `playing up` a little more during your reading session. Choose some books with l...

Hi Sarah, Thank you for your email. There are lots of different resources available. Usually the best place to start is your state deaf society,...

Hi, You did not mention whether or not you are using baby sign already with your daughter. If you are not already using baby sign then trying to...

Hi, Firstly how many signs have you introduced to Kanye? It is important to start slowly and to be consistent. It is also really important to i...

Hi Alison Your youngest daughter might not be showing so much interest in books yet, but you should feel lucky she has such a great mentor in her...

Hi Danielle, Thank you for your email. Yes it is worth using baby sign language with your two children. Many parents who have autistic children ha...

Hi Sam, Thank you for your email. The recommended age to start introducing baby sign language to your daughter is at around 5 months of age or wh...

Hi Vera, The easiest way to find an age appropriate book is to head over to the Huggies Bookclub, where all our books are categorised by age! W...

Hi Alison, It sounds like your daughter is well on the way to a lifelong love affair with books! You should absolutely, positively encourage he...

Hi, Now is the perfect time to start reading together again! Getting into a `reading routine` is great for helping your child to take an interes...

Hi Monica, There`s a reason so many parents read a book to their children just before bedtime - the right book can be just the trick to lull an ac...

Hi Carolyn, You`re absolutely on the right track. And it will be a fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable experience for you watching your son gro...

Hi Kristina, It sounds like your son is already showing an interest in books so the best thing to do is encourage it! If a book happens to get a...

Hi There, Thank you for your question. Yes we are just about to launch Australian Baby Hands baby sign language classes Australia Wide in Ju...

Hi there Thank you for your email. I would suggest visiting my website at www.australianbabyhands.com where I have a number of articles and frequ...

Hi Terri-Lee Thank you for your email. The most important thing to remember when introducing baby sign language in your home is to make sure you ...

Hi Julia Thank you for your email. I love to hear people’s stories of their experience with baby sign language. Keep the signing up and ke...

Hi there I have a number of parents who use baby sign language with their children, all who have different communication difficulties. Many child...

Hi Kristie, Thank you for your question. Firstly how many signs have you introduced to Archie? It is important to start slowly introducing only ...

Hi There, As a launch pad for discussing depression with your children, check out the the "When I`m Feeling..." series by Trace Moroney. There ar...

Hi Melissa, Thank you for your email. When starting out introducing baby sign language to your child, I would start with a handful of signs, keep...

Hi Tammy, It goes without saying that exposing your 4 year old to lots of books is the best first step. Encouraging a love of books from an early...

Hi Karen, For a really fantastic book, the author`s age is no barrier to getting it published. If you`re serious about trying to get published, ...

Hi There, To introduce the sign for toilet, have an open flat left hand and tap the lower side of the left hand with your right index finger. Rem...

Hi Nikki, Thank you for your email. It is difficult to understand what your baby may be doing when I am not there on a day to day basis. It could...

Hi Katherine, We absolutely, wholeheartedly completely agree with Mem Fox`s ways! Mem Fox advocates exposing a child to books - LOTS of books - f...

Hi Nancy Thank you for your questions. There are a couple of different ways to introduce baby sign language in a bilingual or trilingual home. ...