February 2, 2018
cochlear implant
Published by Lucie Herridge at February 2, 2018

Has my son’s cochlear implant helped him learn words faster than a hearing child?

There has been some research lately that has revealed the possibility that children with cochlear implants are learning words faster than children with no hearing problems.  It has got me […]
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June 22, 2017
Does my deaf child understand me
Published by Melissa Hyder at June 22, 2017

Not Hearing or Not Listening: 7 Ways to Tell if Your Child Understands You

Parenting a child with hearing loss has unique challenges. Here are some tips.
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April 6, 2017
What it's like to raise a deaf child
Published by Lucie Herridge at April 6, 2017

My thoughts on raising a deaf child

A few thoughts, feelings and beliefs I have as a normal hearing parent raising a deaf child.
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January 30, 2017
challenges with deaf child
Published by Lucie Herridge at January 30, 2017

Common challenges with raising deaf children (and how to overcome them)

Although life has certainly improved since he received his cochlear implants, we still face challenges with Harry being deaf.
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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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September 13, 2016
Travelling with a Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Child
Published by Lucie Herridge at September 13, 2016

7 Tips for Travelling with a Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Child

Handy tips for travelling abroad with a deaf or hard-of-hearing child.
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September 6, 2016
Published by Lucie Herridge at September 6, 2016

How to Use ‘Total Communication’ When Educating Children with Hearing Loss

Educating children with hearing loss using 'total communication' strategies.
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