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The biggest mistake we made, and how we fixed it!

July 2023
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Lifestyle

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.

June 2022
5 minutes
Lifestyle

The biggest mistake we made, and how we fixed it!

June 2022
2 minutes
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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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
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
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
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Looking for Dolls and Toys With Hearing Devices? Here’s a Roundup

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

March 2022
3 min read
Playing Audiologist: How We Use Pretend Play to Prepare Our Hard of Hearing Baby for Doctor's Visits

Classic toy doctor kits make perfect audiology sets. Here's what we do with each tool—and why this kind of pretend play has made a real difference at appointments.

March 2022
1 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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