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How We Store Our Ling Toys: The Bags We Use for Daily Ling Sound Checks
Ling toy bags to brighten our days
March 2022
3 min read

Best Ling Toys for Babies: How We Chose Our Six (And Why)
The six Ling toys we use every day with our hard of hearing daughter—one for each Ling sound, all silent, all baby-sized, some free.
February 2022
3 min read

How to Choose Ling Toys for Your Baby: The 7 Guidelines We Use
How did we choose our Ling toys?
February 2022
3 min read
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May 2022
Theory of Mind for Deaf Kids: Why It Matters and How to Build It Through Books
How The Quiet Book speaks to a key developmental skill for deaf children!

May 2022
How to Remove a Rattle from a Stuffed Animal (For Ling Toy Use)
A step-by-step guide to removing the rattle, squeaker, or jingle bell from a plush toy—so it can become the perfect Ling toy for your baby's speech therapy.

May 2022
Finding Community After Your Baby's Hearing Loss Diagnosis: Our Experience
Because our LSL-family friends bring us joy and sanity.

May 2022
What to Expect When Your Baby Gets Hearing Aids for the First Time
Tips for when your baby (or big kid) gets their first hearing aids: what to order in advance, who to bring, how to stay calm, and what to do with whatever reaction your child has.

May 2022
How to Save Money When Your Child Has Hearing Loss: 9 Budget-Friendly Tips
9 budget-friendly ways to score LSL toys and gear.

May 2022
Your Baby's First Earmold Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Your baby's first earmold appointment doesn't have to be stressful. Here's what actually happens—and five ways we've learned to make it go smoothly.

April 2022
Parenting a Deaf Baby as an Introvert: How We Make the LSL Approach Work
When the LSL approach clashes with your personality.
Latest Featured

Montessori Nursery Acoustics: How We Fixed Our Echo Problem with Sound Panels
The biggest mistake we made, and how we fixed it!
July 2023
2 minutes

Playground Tips for Parents of Toddlers with Hearing Loss
What changes about the playground when your toddler has hearing loss? Five things we've figured out—from narration strategies to waterproofing.
April 2023
6 minutes

How to Remove a Rattle from a Stuffed Animal (For Ling Toy Use)
A step-by-step guide to removing the rattle, squeaker, or jingle bell from a plush toy—so it can become the perfect Ling toy for your baby's speech therapy.
May 2022
3-4 minutes

What 'Welcome to Holland' Means When Your Baby Has Hearing Loss
If someone sent you 'Welcome to Holland' after your baby's hearing loss diagnosis, this is for you.
March 2022
2 min read

Choosing Hearing Aid Colors for Your Child: Why We Go Colorful (And How to Get Started)
Hearing aids don't have to be plain. Here's why bold colors have worked for us, and a starting point for customizing your child's devices with earmold colors, charms, and skins.
March 2022
1 min read











