So we pigged out all through the holidays and now it's the first of the year and we're focusing on (or trying to) eating more healthy. But what about the little ones? Many parents I talk to in the sign language classes here in Austin are very focused on providing good whole food for their babies and toddlers. This is so important to get them off on the right foot. Especially with so many processed options out there these days. Here's a good article by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. (from Parents Magazine) with 20 ways to raise a veggie lover. Even if you don't like them yourself, you'll be doing your child a huge favor to start them eating healthy early.

Today is gorgeous so go outside and happy signing!

Tina

Independent Certified Baby SignsŪ Instructor

   and On the Grow™ Educator

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Is your baby or toddler signing for you but you want others in on the act? 

The Baby SignsŪ Flip Guide is a great way to include grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitter and anyone else regularly interacting with your child.

Magnets keep this handy reference on the fridge where everyone can see it and along 

with the signs are tips to help you continue signing with your little one. 

They are only $12.99 ea. so you can get one for every household! 

Call Tina now to get yours.

(512) 814-0004

Coming Up Soon

1420 Toro Grande Dr., Cedar Park

Baby SignsŪ by Tina C. will have a booth so

stop by and sign up to win a Baby SignsŪ Potty Training Kit

Consign gently used children's clothes, toys, etc. or just shop til you drop!

Hours:

Thursday, March 13th - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 14th - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 15th - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

See you there!

Scheduled Classes

7906 Anderson Mill Rd. (NW Austin)

Cost - $150 (includes take-home kit)

Recommended Age of baby/toddler: 8 to 14 months

1211 Parkway (between Enfield Rd. and Lamar Blvd.)

Cost - $150 (includes take-home kit)

Recommended Age for toddler: 14 - 24 months (or so)

They need to know at least a couple of signs by this class.

More classes and workshops coming soon so stay tuned.

Sibling Class - My Baby & Me (45-min. one-time class - $30)

Tummy Time Class (four 45-min. class series - $100)

Parent Workshop (90 minute evening workshop - $75)

Sign, Say & Play (six 45-min. class series - $150) - for babies/toddlers 8 to 14 months

More Sign, Say & Play (six-45-min. class series - $150) - for older toddlers who sign a little (14 - 24 months)

Find more detailed information about all classes under the Classes tab on main website:

Are you the parent of a baby or toddler and you are frustrated and overwhelmed because you can't understand what your child needs or wants?

Baby SignsŪ Instructor Tina Cavanaugh is here to help you break the communication barrier! With a few signs, babies as young as seven or eight months are able to express their needs, wants, feelings and even memories. Doing this strengthens the infant/parent bond early and gives your child a jum-start toward speaking and early literacy.

With 10 years of sign language training and five years teaching Baby Signs Tina shows parents how to be amazed and thrilled over and over as their baby or toddler begins to share their world with them. Being involved in a process that builds confidence and good self-esteem early in children is huge and the stories that parents share with Tina about their success is pure joy for her.

The play classes go far beyond just learning a few signs. Parents go home with information about how their baby learns and develops intellectually and emotionally through those all-imporant first few years of their lives. Come join the fun that everyone's talking about!

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