Famous Tenor Helps The Hearing-Impaired

Placido Domingo is adding his name to the growing list of celebrities lending a hand to those in need. The recipients of the tenor’s latest project are the hearing-impaired. Domingo is teaming up with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for a global effort called “Hear the World.” The project is designed to raise awareness about hearing loss and to offer the latest technology to those in need – especially in developing countries. Domingo hopes his efforts will be music to the ears of the hearing impaired: “Music is my emotional need. I therefore feel sad for anyone who cannot hear music,” … Continue reading

Baby Sign Language: Good or Bad?

Do you sign with your baby? Popular books like BabyWise by Ezzo tout signing with your baby as the answer to teaching your baby manners. At around five months, you’re supposed to start teaching your baby signs for thirsty, hungry, please and thank you. Other proponents note that babies definitely are able to think more than they can communicate. Teaching sign makes communicating basic needs much less frustrating. (Have you ever had your child repeatedly say a completely unintelligible word to their utter frustration because you can’t understand?) If only all babies signed, we could see what’s inside their heads … Continue reading