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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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
My thoughts about how the way that you spend your time is DEEPLY connected to your values and mission in life. And how to make sure that you are spending your time with intention each day.
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Join the Take Control of Your Time workshop in the Facebook group on April 30!
facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
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Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Have you been wanting to learn ASL for your deaf or hard of hearing child, but there are so many options and you just get overhwelmend trying to choose? Have you tried a few options and they didn’t move the needle on your language learning? As a former foreign language teacher, one thing I know is how to learn another language! Today I’m going to walk you through 3 things that you should know in order to choose the best ASL course.
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Get the Rocket Languages ASL Course for 60% off April 22-25 with code ROCKET20.
Check out link--> https://ff1e4zv5s7i9dkant2m-zenboa.hop.clickbank.net
Come to the Take Control of Your Time live workshop on April 30 in the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
I know that you are SUPER busy, so I’ll make this one quick! You want to support your child’s language development and get those language skills boosted… but you’re tired. And busy. And you’re doing all the things. What’s a mom to do and how do we add yet another thing into our busy schedules? Today I’m going to give you 3 tips about how you can still support your deaf child’s language development even if you’re super busy and don’t have a minute to spare!
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I want to invite you to my FREE 1-hour live workshop called Take Control of Your Time! I want to help you sift through the time in your day to make sure that the way you’re spending your time aligns with your values and mission of your family.
You will walk away from this workshop with a clear understanding of what you can take out of your day and what you should put into your day to make everything flow like a peaceful river. The best part is I’m going to make it super easy for you and hold your hand through the whole thing. The 1 hour live workshop is on April 30 and I’m pumped to meet you! Sign up for the workshop at https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/timechallenge
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
How I was able to say YES to popsicles for dinner with my kids...and tips about how you can do this too!
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Send me an email and let me know which popsicle recipe you made, and if you said YES to popsicles for dinner at hello@raisingdeafkids.com
Yummy, healthy popsicle recipes at (my kids recommend the strawberry recipe)
https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/how-to-make-popsicles/
Love the midweek minisode? Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get even more quick tips from me --> https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Are you struggling to strike a balance of how long to practice speec therapy goals or language skills tat home with your child? It can be confusing to know how much practice you should be putting in daily with your child to see results!
Today I’m going to clarify how long you should be practicing speech at home on a daily basis.
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I just want to make sure I invite you to my FREE 1- hour live workshop called Take Control of Your Time. I want to help you sift through the time in your day to make sure that the way you're spending your time aligns with your values and mission and the values and mission of your family.
I recently restructured completely how I approach time and time management and it's been a game changer for my own sanity and also as a ripple effect it has brought so much more calm into my own house as well. In this workshop, you will walk away with a clear understanding of what you can and should take out of your day, what you should put into your day to make everything flow like a peaceful river.
And the best part is I'm going to make it super easy for you and hold your hand live through the whole thing. Sign up for the FREE 1- hour live workshop at
https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/timechallenge
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Time is such a powerful tool to use! I know it’s hard to think of it as a tool, because most of us don’t use this tool efficiently or effectively. Time can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on the side that you’re on! But what if I told you that time can be your greatest asset in language learning for your child, if you know how to use it correctly? Listen to today’s episode as I do over how time blocking your day will help your child learn language faster.
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I want to invite you to my free 1 hour workshop called Take Control of Your Time!!
During our hour together I will teach you how to become time rich, how to identify the time suckers in your day and how to maximize the hours that you do have to get more done in less time.
Save your seat for this one day live event at https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/timechallenge
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Welcome to this week's Midweek Minisode!
Today, what I wanted to talk to you about is a question that I wanted to ask you. And my question would be, would you ask God to heal hearing loss? Listen for my answer!
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Do you love these random yet fun minisodes? Then you will love the RDK Weekly Quick Tips that I send out every Monday morning to my email list! Sign up to get emails full of all of my favorite tips to start your week out right.
Join the email newsletter at https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/raisingdeafkids
Matthew 7:31-37 https://www.esv.org/Mark+7:31%E2%80%9337;Matthew+15:29%E2%80%9331/
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Have you been trying to get your child to practice their speech therapy goals, but they just aren’t motivated to do it? They would rather be playing or do anything else than practicing with you right now! Well that struggle comes to an end today as we talk about how to implement an easy reward system that will help your child get more excited about practicing speech goals!
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I want to invite you to my free 1 hour workshop called Take Control of Your Time!!
During our hour together I will teach you how to become time rich, how to identify the time suckers in your day and how to maximize the hours that you do have to get more done in less time.
Save your seat for this one day live event at https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/timechallenge
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
We talk about language skills a lot on this podcast, but how much are you considering HOW you talk to your child and WHAT You are saying to your child?
Lacy Wood of Alabama Hands and Voices and founder of Little People Big Feelings is on the podcast today to teach us about how to talk to your child in a way that supports them socially and emotionally.
In this episode Lacey gives parents some really great strategies for how to talk to your kids, and also ways that we can become more self- aware of what language and stories that we’re bringing into our parenting from our own childhood.
This is a really great one filled with so many great nuggets of info all laced with grace and compassion for parents who are trying their hardest each day.
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I want to invite you to my free 1 hour workshop called Take Control of Your Time!!
During our hour together I will teach you how to become time rich, how to identify the time suckers in your day and how to maximize the hours that you do have to get more done in less time.
Save your seat for this one day live event at https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/timechallenge
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
Connect with Lacey at https://littlepeoplebigfeelings.com/
Follow Lacey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/littlepeoplebigfeelingsdhh/
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
I see you, parents out there, you have so many goals and things that you want to do with your kids, and then at the end of the day you feel like you got nothing done all day.
You are constantly living in the deficit of time and always saying that you don’t have enough time to do anything- the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, the groceries, the language practice with your kids… you are constantly losing hours each day and it feels like you are in a never ending loop.
Today we’re going to talk about 3 ways to become time rich so that you can do more of what you love, and still accomplish what needs to get done as well.
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I want to invite you to my free 1 hour workshop called Take Control of Your Time!!
During our hour together I will teach you how to become time rich, how to identify the time suckers in your day and how to maximize the hours that you do have to get more done in less time.
Save your seat for this one day live event at https://alainejacobs.myflodesk.com/timechallenge
Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids
Questions or comments about the show? 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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw