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Since I started speaking out on social media about my hearing loss, I was surprised when my posts reached more parents than teens and young adults. I am also happy to know that my posts are resonating with people! Often I receive questions from parents of children with hearing loss wondering how they can help […]

The day we found out my son Cooper was profoundly deaf, one of the first things I did was search social media to connect with parents of deaf or hard of hearing children. For me, gaining knowledge and forming connections makes the unknown seem more manageable.  Around the time I connected with parents of deaf

When I initially received the diagnosis that my son Cooper had profound hearing loss, I felt like my world had shattered.  Over the months following his diagnosis, I learned more than I thought possible in such a short time frame. I learned about the technical aspects of hearing loss, yes. But it was more than

As Mother’s Day approaches, mothers are likely feeling grateful for their kiddos and reflecting on the past year. It’s no secret that being a mom comes with challenges on its own. But as three mothers learned this past year, being a mother of a child with hearing loss presents a whole other set of obstacles

Prior to giving birth to my son Cooper, who has profound hearing loss, I only knew a few basic signs. At one point I’d known the alphabet, but even that was long gone by the time Cooper came along. I decided to teach my deaf baby sign language. Upon being told our baby was deaf,

Reading can help us feel connected to one another, which is especially important for someone dealing with tough situations, such as hearing loss. Books that both adults and children can learn from and relate to can make a big impact on our lives, and even help encourage speech and listening development. Here are some of

When receiving an early diagnosis of hearing loss for your child, it’s easy and normal to feel overwhelmed. For some, these feelings lead to a paralyzation of sorts, as processing takes time. Others take that diagnosis and begin doing everything possible to understand and take control of the situation. However, there’s a lot you can

As I was preparing to become a mom, I knew I’d need to be my child’s voice at points. I’ve always been one to take action when necessary, even prior to having a child, so I wasn’t particularly worried about speaking up for my kids. However, I never anticipated having a child with a profound

Note to reader: This author is not a lawyer and is not qualified to give legal advice. This is the author’s recall of her own experiences with Early Intervention services in the United States. Are you the parent of a child with hearing loss under the age of three? Do you want to learn American

Soon after finding out about our son Cooper’s profound hearing loss, I began thinking about how my husband and I could raise him to be proud of who he is and what makes him different. Rather than look the other way, I wanted us and him to learn to embrace his hearing loss, to teach