Raising Deaf Kids- Hard of hearing, Hearing Loss, Sign Language, ASL, Listening and Spoken Language, Hearing Impaired
Are you tired of spending your precious time after the kids go to bed googling and scrolling Instagram for answers, like “How do I learn sign language?” Do you feel overwhelmed by all of the decisions that you have to constantly make for your child? Do you dream about a day where you can just enjoy your family without worrying about language access or IEP goals? Hey! I’m Alaine Iacobs and I’m so glad we found each other on the Raising Deaf Kids podcast! I remember what it felt like to learn that my child was Deaf for the first time. It felt like the rug got torn out from under my feet and I was falling without a net in sight. It was hard for me to accept that my child was Deaf at first. And then came the overwhelm of all of the decisions that the professionals asked me to make when my baby was just 2 months old. How did I get through those crazy early years of learning new ways of life without completely going insane? By creating solid foundations for my child of communication strategies, academic skills and routines at home along with a rock solid faith in the Lord who guided all of my steps. The podcast will feature tactical ways to build language skills for your child, a no- sweat approach to starting the IEP process, stories from other moms who have been in your shoes, and advice from trusted experts in the field to help you make decisions that are right for your child and your family. Together we are going to build a strong foundation that will support your child and help them thrive! You can be confident that you are making the right decisions for your child and also be able to show up for the rest of your family and yourself. So put down that ASL app and ling 6 toys for now, and let’s get started!
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
It’s that time of the year again…. The holiday season! Fist up on deck is trick or treating!
It’s definitely a kid- favorite holiday, but can also be a little difficult to navigate good hearing while also running around outside, hopped up on candy and dodging and other parents and kids.
If your kids are like mine, then it goes by fast! Today we’re going to chat about some quick tips to make trick or treating more hearing loss friendly. Let’s discuss!
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BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER: Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY: Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Are you new to the hearing loss diagnosis and finding it hard to navigate through the twists and turns of the medical system?
Does it leave you feeling desperate to find the right answers to help your child?
That’s exactly how our guest, Dr. Megan Becker, felt when she got a CMV and hearing loss diagnosis for her son.
In this episode Megan details her family’s journey from the drawn out process of even getting the right diagnosis, to an even more drawn out process to navigating the next right steps through the healthcare system.
Megan shares what she wishes she would have known at the beginning of this journey, and gives parents excellent tips about how to advocate for your child through the medical system.
If you’re struggling through navigating medical experts with your child right now, then I hope that our chat today can give you some clarity on next steps that you can take, or questions that you can ask your doctor or specialist.
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BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER: Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY: Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
National CMV Foundation --> https://www.nationalcmv.org/
Contact Megan --> me.thurston@gmail.com
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Do you feel overwhelmed with all of the information out there about parenting your kids?
Do you sometimes feel bad or anxious because, according to the internet you just aren’t doing enough to help your child?
Friend, I’ve been there, and I’m also here to speak to you from the other side!
While we can get some helpful information from Instagram, we also need to be discerning about who we’re getting our information from, and the underlying messages that shake our confidence in parenting our kids.
I know with 100% certainty that you can parent your child without all the noise. Let’s discuss discerning our messages today!
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3 Key Bible Verses about Guarding Your Heart --> https://inthemirrorofgod.com/bible-verses-about-guarding-your-heart/
Proverbs 4:23 --> https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%204%3A23&version=NIV
Proverbs 16:3----> https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16%3A3&version=ESV
Romans 12:2 --> https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A2&version=ESV
BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER: Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community. https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY: Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss. https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Are you and your child frustrated at home because your child doesn’t know enough language to communicate effectively with you?
Do you feel desperate because you don’t know what your child wants?
Friend, I want to tell you that this is SO common with kids newly diagnosed with hearing loss. I also want to assure you that we can fix this today!
Listen in as we talk about what to do right now to instantly start communicating better with your child. Let’s discuss!
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If you liked this episode, you might also like:
57: Don't Have Enough Language with Your Deaf Child? 3 Things You Can Do Today to Start Instantly Communicating Better
68: 3 Ways That I Use Visual Systems in My Home to Get Rid of Frusteration and Tantrums
JOIN THE COACHING PROGRAM: Get 1:1 support in navigating hearing loss with confidence!
https://raisingdeafkids.com/coaching
BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER: Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY: Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Have you recently adopted a child with special needs and are looking for support? Do you wish to travel with your special needs child but think it’s too hard and overwhelming?
That’s where our guest, Jenifer Breaux is here to help! Jenifer is a luxury travel expert and a special needs advocate.
She is also a retired army veteran who served for 3 decades, and she was actively serving when she and her husband adopted their child with autism.
Jenifer wants all parents of special needs kids to know that dream destinations don’t have to be daunting or overwhelming!
In this episode Jenifer and I talk about adopting a special needs child, navigating complex medical care, and Jenifer gives tips about how to easily start traveling with your kids.
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JOIN THE COACHING PROGRAM: Get 1:1 support in navigating hearing loss with confidence!
https://raisingdeafkids.com/coaching
BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER: Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY: Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Get Jenifer's Ultimate Top 10 Travel Tips --> https://www.iamjeniferbreaux.com/product-page/ultimate-top-10-travel-tips
Connect with Jenifer on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/iamjeniferbreaux
Subscribe to Jenifer's Youtube channel --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBv-scGRGo2yGxcMZYGi8w
Buy Jenifer's book on Amazon --> https://a.co/d/68TF78Y
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zBJ1N-yfZ3Pey9I8yGzqoNJAzEpvnl0r/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
If you’re a parent of a child with hearing loss, you’re likely faced with many challenges. Depending on the type of hearing loss your child has, your Audiologist might recommend cochlear implants. It’s understandable to have questions about if cochlear implants are the right choice for your child. In this episode, we’ll discuss 5 benefits of cochlear implants, so you can make an informed decision for your family. Let’s discuss!
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Read on the blog --> https://raisingdeafkids.com/benefits-of-cochlear-implants/
JOIN THE COACHING PROGRAM: Get 1:1 support in navigating hearing loss with confidence!
https://raisingdeafkids.com/coaching
BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER: Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY: Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Today on the podcast we have a very special guest! I had the opportunity to talk to a parent in our community, Bethany Meier.
Bethany is a parent to a child who has hearing loss due to CMV. In this episode we chat together about how to prevent CMV in pregnancy and tips on advocating for your child with your doctors and other medical professionals.
Bethany recounts her story of hearing loss with her own child with great honesty, and gives excellent tips to other parents who are new to the hearing loss world. Let’s welcome Bethany to the podcast!
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JOIN THE COACHING PROGRAM: Get 1:1 support in navigating hearing loss with confidence!
https://raisingdeafkids.com/coaching
BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER: Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY: Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Are you thinking about getting cochlear implants for your kids? Are you confused or overwhelmed by all of the choices and all of the information out there?
Depending on who you talk to, you will get a different perspective on cochlear implants.
Today we’re going to talk about 5 misconceptions that parents have about getting cochlear implants for their kids and what addressing these misconceptions could mean for your family. Let’s discuss!
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JOIN THE COACHING PROGRAM: https://raisingdeafkids.com/coaching
BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER:
Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY: Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Read the transcript for the episode:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
We all want things to be easier. Life to be easier, raising kids to be easier, learning language with our deaf and hard of hearing kids to be easier.
What if I told you that you can actually make it easy?
What if I told you that you’re actually making it harder than it has to be?
Today we’re going to talk about taking a different approach to language learning for our kids and making the whole thing a lot less complicated and a lot easier. Take a deep breath and let’s discuss!
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JOIN THE COACHING PROGRAM —> https://raisingdeafkids.com/coaching
Get 1:1 support in navigating hearing loss with confidence!
BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER —> https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY —-> https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Parenting is a hard job! Between taking care of our families, working, side- hustling it can all get away from us. Today we’re going to talk about some shifts that we can take going into this next season to parent better and show up for our families in a more intentional and calm way. Let’s discuss!
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JOIN OUR COACHING PROGRAM —> https://raisingdeafkids.com/coaching
Get 1:1 support in navigating hearing loss with confidence!
BE A RAISING DEAF KIDS INSIDER —> https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
Learn My Best Tips + Tricks to Teach Your Child Language in Less Time! Get exclusive tips, updates and support by joining our insider community.
FREE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY —-> https://linktr.ee/raisingdeafkids
Access our free guides, connect with like-minded parents, and find additional support to navigate hearing loss.
Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Read the transcript for the episode -->
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true