Imagine your 8-month-old telling you she sees an airplane. Or your 10-month-old telling you he has an ear ache. Would you like your toddler to cry less, talk more, and have fewer temper tantrums?

I’ve heard about teaching sign language to babies before they can speak. How do I try this with my baby? Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies is ...

Meghan Walbert is Lifehacker's Managing Editor. She has a degree in journalism and has worked at Lifehacker as a writer and editor since 2018, covering parenting, foster care, online child safety, and ...