From the stop sign to the laugh-cry emoji, symbols play a critical and ubiquitous role in everyday life. A forthcoming exhibition at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, “Give Me a Sign: The ...

Give Me a Sign examines the fascinating histories behind many of the symbols that instruct, protect, entertain, empower and connect people. Marking the 50th anniversary of the Symbol Sourcebook, this ...

Sign languages aren’t easy to learn and are even harder to teach. They use not just hand gestures but also mouthings, facial expressions and body posture to communicate meaning. This complexity means ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — Baby sign language has been around for as a way for parents to try to communicate with their kids before they can talk. Babies can start learning sign language as young at 6 ...

Every parent has experienced the frustration of their baby pointing at something, but not understanding what they really want. Then frustration turns into tantrums and tears, for both parents and baby ...

The photo shows a gleaming Santa Claus holding a fraught looking one-year-old, his hands calling for "help!" in sign language. The image, posted online by Maryland mom Kerry Spencer, shot across ...