Is Teaching Your Baby to Sign a Bad Idea?

Not everyone thinks teaching baby’s sign language is a good idea. Penny Glass, a child psychologist at Children's National Medical Center tells WJLA-TV teaching them to sign "drink" and "more" can be a bad thing. "Babies really need to learn to listen and respond in a reciprocal way with the adult rather than be in charge and say this is what I want now.” She suggests waiting until the baby learns "common gestures," like pointing to something they want before trying to teach sign. If you would like to write to Dr Glass and tell her your opinion, here is her email address: pglass@cnmc.org