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09/09/2026

There’s an invisible load that comes with raising a deaf/hard-of-hearing child that most people will never see. 🦻💙
It’s checking processors before they walk out the door.

Charging batteries. Packing backups. Keeping track of equipment that costs thousands of dollars.

It’s walking into a noisy restaurant and immediately wondering if they’ll be able to follow the conversation.

It’s reminding teachers to use the microphone. Advocating for accommodations. Watching for listening fatigue. Wondering if they actually heard the directions—or just nodded because they were tired of asking people to repeat themselves.

It’s watching social situations a little more closely.

Did they miss the joke?

Did someone think they were ignoring them?

Are they being included?

Did someone say something about their cochlear implants?

It’s thinking about safety in ways other parents might never have to.

And underneath all of it is this constant balancing act:

Protect them—but don't hold them back.

Advocate for them—but teach them to advocate for themselves.

Give them every tool possible—while making sure they know there is absolutely nothing wrong with being deaf.

People see my child thriving.

What they don't always see are the thousands of tiny things happening behind the scenes to make sure he has equal access to the world around him.

And I know I'm not the only DHH parent carrying this invisible load. 💙

So, to the parents who get it: What’s one part of raising a deaf/hard-of-hearing child that you wish more people understood? 🦻

09/02/2026

💙 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 💙
Deaf awareness is about more than hearing loss. It’s about accessibility, inclusion, understanding, advocacy, and celebrating the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. 🦻🤟
𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼—h𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆.
This month, I hope we can all learn a little more:
🦻 Cochlear implants don’t “cure” deafness.
🤟 There’s no single right way to be deaf.
🗣️ Communication looks different for every person and family.
🧠 Listening fatigue is very real.
💙 Accessibility isn’t special treatment—it creates equal opportunity.
👀 Face the person you’re speaking to.
🙌 Ask what helps instead of assuming.
𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱.
Deafness is part of my son’s story, but it has never been the limit of his story.
Here’s to a month of listening, learning, advocating, and celebrating. 💙🦻

08/24/2026

Back-to-school looks a little different when your child is deaf or hard of hearing. 🦻🎒

It’s not just about new clothes, school supplies, and figuring out the morning routine. It’s making sure hearing devices are working, teachers understand accommodations, microphones are being used correctly, seating makes sense, and your child feels comfortable advocating for themselves.

And one of the biggest things I wish more people understood?

Hearing sound is not the same as understanding what was said.

Classrooms are LOUD. Cafeterias are louder. Add assemblies, recess, group work, buses, and after-school activities—and our DHH kids are working overtime just to keep up.

That’s why listening fatigue, quiet breaks, proper accommodations, and self-advocacy matter so much.

I put together 10 back-to-school tips for deaf and hard of hearing kids that I hope will help parents, teachers, and school staff start the year with a little more understanding. ❤️

Save this for the school year, share it with your child’s teacher, or send it to another DHH parent who might need it.

What would you add to the list? 🦻

07/30/2026

Back-to-school season brings excitement... but for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children, it can also bring a lot of worry.

Will the teacher remember to wear the microphone?
Will my child be included?
Will they hear instructions?
Will they come home completely exhausted from listening all day?

The good news? A little preparation before school starts can make a world of difference.

This post is filled with practical tips to help you prepare both your child and their teachers for a successful school year. When everyone understands your child's needs from day one, they're set up for greater confidence, communication, and success.

💙 If you're a parent, save this post for back-to-school.
📚 If you're a teacher, thank you for taking the time to learn how to better support your students.
🤝 Share this with another parent, educator, or school staff member who could benefit from it.

I'd love to hear from you—what's one thing you wish your child's teacher knew before the first day of school?

07/15/2026

☀️ Summer means pool days, beach trips, and making memories—but for deaf and hard of hearing kids, water can add an extra layer of risk.

When hearing devices come off before swimming, so does access to many important sounds. They may not hear a lifeguard's whistle, someone calling their name, or an emergency warning.

A few simple steps—using visual signals, letting the lifeguard know your child is deaf or hard of hearing, staying within sight, and assigning a dedicated "water watcher"—can make a huge difference.

Water safety isn't about limiting fun. It's about making sure every child can enjoy the water safely and confidently. 💙
Swipe through for simple water safety tips every parent, grandparent, caregiver, and coach should know.

🏊 Save this post for your next pool day.
💙 Share it to help spread awareness.
👇 What water safety tip has made the biggest difference for your family?

07/12/2026

07/08/2026

Think hearing devices make listening easy? Not quite.

For deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) kids, listening still takes a tremendous amount of effort. And during the summer—with camps, vacations, family gatherings, swimming, and nonstop background noise—that effort adds up quickly.

Listening fatigue can look like:
👂 Trouble focusing
👂 Irritability
👂 Restlessness
👂 Zoning out
👂 Headaches
👂 Difficulty communicating

These aren't behavior problems. They're often signs that their brain has been working overtime just to process the world around them.

Sometimes the best support isn't asking them to "pay attention"—it's offering a quiet break, patience, and understanding. 💙

If this resonates with you, save this post for later and share it to help spread awareness.

Have you or your child experienced listening fatigue? I'd love to hear your experience in the comments. 👇

06/09/2026

When people hear that my son has cochlear implants, they often assume they understand what that means. The truth is, there are many misconceptions about cochlear implants, hearing loss, and what life looks like for a deaf child navigating a hearing world.

As a mom, I've learned that cochlear implants are so much more than a piece of technology. They come with unique challenges, incredible milestones, and daily realities that many people never see. While cochlear implants provide access to sound, they don't "fix" deafness, and they certainly don't erase the obstacles that children with hearing loss face.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, friend, or simply curious about hearing loss, I wanted to share a few things I wish more people knew about cochlear implants and the amazing kids who wear them. My hope is that these insights help create more understanding, patience, and inclusion for children like my son.

06/03/2026

Hearing loss is often invisible, which means many people don't fully understand the challenges that come with it.

As a mom to a son with hearing loss and cochlear implants, I wanted to share a few things I wish more people knew. Not for sympathy, but for awareness. A little patience, understanding, and inclusion can make a world of difference.

My son is funny, smart, resilient, and capable. Hearing loss is just one part of who he is.

I hope this helps others better understand what life can look like through the eyes—and ears—of a child with hearing loss. ❤️👂

05/08/2026

Are you looking to learn ASL? Here are some of the BEST apps to help you! Personally, I love ASL Pocket Sign!