tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post7087921095089778849..comments2023-10-30T04:16:39.086-05:00Comments on The Waala Family !!: Christmas 2007, first real haircut, signing, need advice...Mom 2 sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15809687346266247117noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-4928845065519454802008-01-13T17:06:00.000-06:002008-01-13T17:06:00.000-06:00Mia does look adorable with her new do.Mia does look adorable with her new do.junglemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176730853175967320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-91289385824030028932008-01-04T00:16:00.000-06:002008-01-04T00:16:00.000-06:00I'd say go with the signing. I think the Chinese ...I'd say go with the signing. I think the Chinese could be confusing.<BR/>She looks darling in her purple top! ;)Steffie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10961855406741293851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-1293695418990214802007-12-30T14:53:00.000-06:002007-12-30T14:53:00.000-06:00Have a great 2008 and for speedy referrals for eve...Have a great 2008 and for speedy referrals for everyone... take care and keep safe...Fliss and Mike Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480895260275801501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-33062728535119883852007-12-28T04:15:00.000-06:002007-12-28T04:15:00.000-06:00isnt the younger the better to learn ? And I think...isnt the younger the better to learn ? And I think signing is great to learn for the whole family!<BR/><BR/>I love your chrissy pics!Chelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045569846716531166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-78434612005452205102007-12-27T22:01:00.000-06:002007-12-27T22:01:00.000-06:00How awesome that she is catching on so quickly. K...How awesome that she is catching on so quickly. Kai signed a lot in the beginning and as her learn to properly pronounce words, the sign for that word was dropped.<BR/><BR/>We also speak Spanish at home, but his speech therapist warned us not to speak Spanish to him because of his language delay....he should first completely dominate the English language (according to her and his cleft doctor) before learning a new language. <BR/><BR/>As for the signing, it is a huge help in communication and very much encouraged.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!Ohildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04726866992948883630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-38760065114474490962007-12-27T18:13:00.000-06:002007-12-27T18:13:00.000-06:00Maddy LOVED the baby einstein Sign DVDs. She pick...Maddy LOVED the baby einstein Sign DVDs. She picked up very easily as well and communicated with us the first 2 months mostly with signing. Now she is using her words more but occasionally still signs. I would encourage signing!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980445248386713210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-84781742830691497592007-12-27T04:11:00.000-06:002007-12-27T04:11:00.000-06:00Yes, do have her continue with Chinese as a second...Yes, do have her continue with Chinese as a second language. It will only help in the long run. I have many friends who speak two or more languages in their family and they are truly blessed with a talent most of us wish for. <BR/>Sign language is excellent too. My SIL is a professional ASL, and taught all her kids, does help with communications. Just my opinion.<BR/><BR/>Alyson<BR/>LID 01/27/06 (I have not BTDT yet!).Alyson and Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152315459410231214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-63155087944787118602007-12-26T23:06:00.000-06:002007-12-26T23:06:00.000-06:00Mia looks beautiful in her new doo! Again, she is ...Mia looks beautiful in her new doo! Again, she is always smiling in every picture I've seen:)<BR/><BR/>A child is never too young to learn to sign. I wish I would've learned it when I was a toddler instead of 22.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if it's on in your area or not, but there is a sign language program on our PBS station on Sunday mornings around 630 to 7. I am not exactly sure of the time. It would be perfect for Mia. If I can help you out with any sign language info please let me know.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902983138851666188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20893181.post-68836100284304280412007-12-26T21:07:00.000-06:002007-12-26T21:07:00.000-06:00I think anyway she can express herself verbally, e...I think anyway she can express herself verbally, even if it is through Chinese language, will decrease her frustration level. I would go for it. You may be pleasantly surprised. I would also encourage mom, dad and the kids to learn as well. See if the instructor can download a CD of words for you to practice with her at home. That way everyone will get into it and probably help her come out of her shell more and eventually she can start expressing herself in English. I will say a special prayer for you all tonight!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707110906169808026noreply@blogger.com