August 29, 2017
children's books about hearing loss
Published by Angela Pelosi at August 29, 2017

Study: Hearing aids from an early age benefits speech development

Getting fitted with a hearing aid early in life may be the key to developing better language skills in deaf children, according to a recent study in Australia. According to the […]
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July 19, 2017
Phonak Roger accessories
Published by Melissa Hyder at July 19, 2017

Why I love using Roger hearing technology in the summer

My family loves the summertime and having Roger wireless microphone products to connect with hearing aids makes our summer experiences so much more memorable.  Summer break is here and my […]
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July 5, 2017
Published by Kirsten Brackett at July 5, 2017

Mom writes children’s book about hearing aids: Max and His Hearing Aids

Emily Mikoski, mother of Max, author of Max and His Hearing Aids, wrote a children’s book based off of her son’s experiences to provide a resource for families who are […]
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June 16, 2017
father and son with hearing loss gain strength through hardship
Published by Jill von Büren at June 16, 2017

Father and son find strength through hardships, inspire thousands

Juan Wilson is strong, but his son gives him a great amount of strength throughout their hardships.
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June 9, 2017
Hearing Aid Challenges for Kids
Published by Melissa Hyder at June 9, 2017

5 Common Hearing Aid Challenges for Kids and How to Solve Them

If you have an infant wearing hearing aids, then you know how incredible it is to have your child hear your voice clearly for the first time. However, you might […]
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May 30, 2017
Published by Melissa Hyder at May 30, 2017

How I overcame my fear of my child’s hearing loss

Fears are normal after a diagnosis of hearing loss. Here are my tips for dealing with hearing loss in children as a parent.
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May 29, 2017
Speech Pathology for Children with Hearing Loss
Published by Kirsten Brackett at May 29, 2017

4 Benefits of Speech Pathology for Children with Hearing Loss

When my hearing loss was first diagnosed my communication was already delayed. My speech language pathologist helped me get back on track.
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March 6, 2017
5 Ways to Celebrate a “Hearing Birthday”
Published by Lucie Herridge at March 6, 2017

5 Ways to Celebrate a “Hearing Birthday”

My son's cochlear implant has changed all of our lives, especially his, so we like to mark his ”hearing birthday” with a little celebration every year.
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January 20, 2017
teen gains confidence with hearing loss through sport deaf rugby player
Published by Jill von Büren at January 20, 2017

Gaining confidence through sport, teen excels with hearing loss

Encouraging children to be confident with their hearing technology often goes hand-in-hand with their confidence levels in other aspects of their lives. With the right support, knowledge and community, kids […]
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January 11, 2017
5 Tips to Help Your Frustrated Deaf Toddler Communicate
Published by Lucie Herridge at January 11, 2017

5 Tips to Help Your Deaf Toddler Communicate

While your child is building up their understanding of the world, they may be also getting used to their hearing aids or cochlear implant. It's understandable that they could become frustrated when trying to communicate.
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November 18, 2016
when can my child take care of their own hearing aids? hearing aid self management
Published by Stacey Rich at November 18, 2016

When should children care for their own hearing aids?

Handing over control of hearing aids can encourage independence and foster confidence in your child. Here are 5 steps to hearing aid self management.
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August 19, 2016
Family of twin with hearing loss
Published by Jill von Büren at August 19, 2016

Community Spotlight: Hearing loss no barrier for tenacious twin

We love it when people share their hearing loss stories with us on social media. Our community often provides comfort, encouragement, inspiration and support for others in similar situations. Recently […]
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May 12, 2016
Finding childcare for my deaf child
Published by Lucie Herridge at May 12, 2016

Finding childcare for my deaf child

Finding the perfect child care for my deaf child was a challenge, but there are many options to parents of children with hearing loss.
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March 17, 2016
Published by Jill von Büren at March 17, 2016

Community Spotlight: Three of four siblings share hearing loss gene

We love it when people share their hearing loss stories with us on social media. Our community often provides comfort, encouragement, inspiration and support for others in similar situations. Recently we […]
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March 11, 2016
Published by Lucie Herridge at March 11, 2016

7 ways to celebrate a “hearing birthday”

In my last post I shared the build-up to Harry’s cochlear implant “switch on” and a little bit about his reactions on the day. It’s hard to believe, but that […]
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March 3, 2016
Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 3, 2016

Childhood Hearing Loss: A conversation with my parents

Today is World Hearing Day and this year’s topic is Childhood Hearing Loss. Thirty-two million children around the world live with disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. While I was […]
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February 3, 2016
Published by Lucie Herridge at February 3, 2016

Support for parents of deaf children

Although we personally don’t refer to deafness as a disability it can be seen as one and does come with its own challenges. Being a parent of a deaf child […]
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