Etel Leit Reveles what Word you Should Not Teach Your Child

A hot topic in the parenting world right now is baby sign language. And a hot podcast for parents is “Not Your Mother’s Podcast”. So, it only seems fitting that SignShine owner, Etel Leit, meets with podcast hosts Sonnet and Veronica for some mom talk and to discuss all things baby sign language!

What is Not Your Mother’s Podcast?

It doesn’t get any more real or raw than Not Your Mother’s Podcast. This podcast is an incredible platform that offers support, research and tips for navigating through the world of parenting. As with many other specialists who were featured, Leit offers more than just her expertise on baby sign language. She shares her background in psychology, why she dedicated her life to helping families communicate, her gifts to the world, and how she remains true to herself and her values as a mother, businesswoman, and life coach. As a huge proponent for communication and enacting meaningful transformations in life, Etel opens her heart to the viewers of Not Your Mother’s Podcast and shared some of her best secrets to successful signing.

Baby Sign Language 101

Leit is famously known for her baby sign language curriculum, and host Sonnet is even one of her former clients. In today’s podcast, you will gain insight into a mom’s real experience taking one of SignShine’s mommy and me classes, along with some of the valuable tools that she gained. Leit also emphasizes the one word you shouldn’t teach your child to sign and details 4 easy ways to kick-start your communication journey with your child.

Things to Keep in Mind When Beginning to Sign:

1. Begin by signing things in your surroundings.
2. Be specific and articulate with each sign.
3. Say the word along with the sign. Don’t compromise signing for speaking.
4. Have fun and be consistent with it!

Listen for more!

For more details about how to get started signing with your child or to learn more about this widely sought-after baby signing instructor, give this podcast a listen. And if you still have questions after that, please feel free to send Etel a shiny message!