Starting to learn how to sign can be a daunting task. Moms have a lot on their plates every day, and learning how to sign ASL can be hard to fit into the million other things you do during the day! I want to encourage you today that you don’t have to jump into learning […]

The road to learn ASL can be long and confusing. There are so many different programs out there- and do you do in- person or online? In my experience I have always tried to research and find a reputable organization that teaches ASL with Deaf instructors. That is exactly how I found the American Society […]

Spring has landed, the new year is off to it’s official start, and now it’s almost time for Easter. I don’t know about you, but I love the rebirth and renewal that this time of year brings. I can literally feel in my soul an opening up and lightness after being in the dark and […]

The IEP meeting is a big deal. Our kids spend many hours in school, and as parents we want to make sure that our kids are being supported academically, socially and emotionally. When intentional IEP goals are in place, kids thrive in school. As a result, learning in all areas increases! While the IEP Team […]

You just found out that your baby has hearing loss, and one of your first questions might be- “How do I bond with my baby if they can’t hear me?” I also had that question when my oldest son was born deaf! I was worried that we wouldn’t be able to connect and bond because he couldn’t hear me…

Why should my child learn American Sign Language (ASL) if they can hear with cochlear implants? This is a common question from parents, and even a hot debate in Facebook groups. However, there are some practical benefits of sign language that might surprise you. In this post we are going to talk about the reasons […]

Getting ready for cochlear implant surgery is a big step! You’ve already been through the process of trying out hearing aids, lots of testing and maybe even started speech therapy. And now you’re finally close to surgery day! While getting the surgery can be an exciting step, it can also be a scary thing to […]

Many parents are confused and unsure about what the IEP process is, or how to get started. In today’s blog post we are going to go over the exact steps to the IEP process for deadf/hard of hearing kids, and what to expect at each step.

On January 10, 2016 I woke up with the anticipation of being a first- time mom. My entire pregnancy had been high-risk with a lot of what-if scenarios. My baby was consistently small for his gestational age, and we decided that for his safety we needed to induce him at 37 weeks. What I didn’t know […]

At the beginning of each new year, churches lay out the new vision and scripture focus for their community. In January of 2022 our pastor announced that the scripture focus in the church would be Faith over Fear. “That’s a good one,” I thought. I pondered about how that would be a powerful focus for […]