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People were surprised to learn our hard of hearing 4-month old was already in speech therapy. Here's what it looked like—and why it turned out to be one of the best parts of our early diagnosis journey.

January 2023
5 minutes
Ling Toys

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.

June 2022
3 min read
Play

Because your child deserves to see themselves in their toys. Our roundup of dolls and playsets with hearing devices.

June 2022
3 min read
Gear

Hearing aids don't have to be plain. Here's how we customize our daughter's devices — and why it keeps her interested in wearing them.

June 2022
3 minutes
Play

Because your child deserves to see themselves in their toys. Our roundup of dolls and playsets with hearing devices.

June 2022
3 min read
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For hard-of-hearing kids, music-making builds confidence with sound. These are the instrument sets we love.
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Newly diagnosed? We've been there!

We gathered some relevant articles for you.

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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
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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

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