Raising Deaf Kids- Hard of hearing, Hearing Loss, Sign Language, ASL, Listening and Spoken Language, Hearing Impaired

31 | STOP Winging Your Child's Daily Schedule! How Using a Visual Schedule will Transform Your Home Life with Sara Olsher

Today I have the best chat, one of my favorites yet!
 
We're talking to Sarah Osher of Mighty and Bright. And we're talking all about visual schedules.
 
Her company, Mighty Bright, creates visual schedules with the best, most high quality magnets that have reusable stickers.
And we're going to talk all about what a visual schedule is, what it does for your family, and how it helps.
 
And I am literally not kidding when I say that this is a game changer in our family! We're going to talk all about it in this podcast episode!
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/ 
 
Friend, I invite you to join me in FREE 1 hour Language Strategy Session! This is a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session that that is gonna help you find time to practice language with your child, know what to practice, and get clarity on the most effective methods to practice language with your child. Teach your child to learn language in less time! Head right now to book your FREE coaching session at https://calendly.com/raisingdeafkids/1-hour-coaching-call-free 
 
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 Sara at https://mightyandbright.com/
 

30 | 3 Warning Signs That Your Self Trust is Being Chipped Away By Bad Providers

Do you feel constantly confused about what decisions to make for your child? Do you often feel that you don't know how to make the best decisions for your deaf or hard of hearing child?
 
If you are doubting and second guessing yourself when it comes to decision making with your child, then you might want to take a second look at the providers and professionals that work with you and your child!
 
Unfortuantely there are still some bad providers out there who do not view parents as collaborators in your child's healthcare or school education.
 
When you have enough of these providers, THEIR doubts and questions start to slowly chip away at your self trust as a parent.
 
Today on the podcast we are talking about how to recognize the warning signs that your provider might be hurting your ability to trust yourself when it comes to making important decisions for your child.
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/ 
 
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&ouid107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 
 
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
 

29 | Get Your Deaf Toddler to Sleep Through the Night with These Tips from Baby Sleep Coach Melanie Duval

Are you cranky because you were up with a toddler at night who would rather have a prty than go to sleep? Can’t get your child out of your bed and getting kicked in the back by a toddler all night? A sleep deprived parent is a cranky parent, and I’m so thankful that we have Melanie Duval to get us some sleep and save our sanity!
 
Melenie has over 26 years of experience in the field of lactation, parent education, and infant sleep support. Melenie became passionate about healthy sleep for families after hearing the stories of sleep deprivation over and over again from new parents. She dove into the world of infant and postpartum sleep and began working as a night nanny in 2017. As the owner of Goodnight Baby, LLC, she has dedicated her career to helping families obtain healthy, happy sleep.
 
Melanie is also a hard of hearing adult and was a guest once on our podcast in episode 11. She’s back to talk to us all about baby and toddler sleep, and she gives special tips to our listeners about how to support sleep in your DHH child. 
 
Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Podcast Challenge with Stefanie Gass --> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp
 
Listen to Melanie's first episode on the podcast ---> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-what-its-like-to-grow-up-hard-of-hearing-in/id1706831550?i=1000637873838 
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/ 
 
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
 
Find more information about baby sleep on Melanie's website --> https://goodnightbabymt.com/ 
 
Connect with Melanie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/goodnight_baby_montana 
 

28 | My 1 Simple Strategy To Practice Speech Therapy Goals with Your Deaf Child

Have you been struggling with getting your child to want to practice their speech therapy homework or goals?
 
You are definitely not alone! I remember when I used to struggle with getting my kids to WANT to practice their speech therapy "homework". That is, until I figured out this too-easy-to-work strategy that got my kids to practice speech therapy goals each week without bribing them!
 
Today I have one simple strategy that I'm going to share with you so that you can turn your speech therapy practice around in one day!
 
I promise it will change how you approach language learning in your home! 
 
Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Podcast Challenge with Stefanie Gass --> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/
 
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/1T5AvOBxXnsjAnbraouilPOkw-B9vvKTA/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
 

27 | Stumped on How to Navigate the Public Education System as a Parent with a Deaf child? Learn Tactical Ways to Work Together with Your IEP Team for Better Education Outcomes with Dr. Joyce Kennedy

Are you feeling at a loss when it comes to school IEPs and accommodations for your DHH child?
 
Maybe you’re having a hard time communicating with your IEP team? If the answer was yes to these questions, then this podcast episode is for you!
 
I’m so exited to bring you this episode where I sit down and chat with Dr. Joyce Kennedy all about school accommodations for DHH kids! Joyce gives parents tactical information about how to work with your IEP team to best support your child
 
Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Podcast Challenge with Stefanie Gass --> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/
 
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/1c6urnf890NcaM-HvQv1digWj-mhjkMnI/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 Dr. Joyce Kennedy at WWW.EducationAdvantage.ca 

26 | Enough Mom Guilt Already! Banish the Guilt for Good and Parent Your Deaf Child With More Confidence!

I’ve been talking to a lot of parents lately who feel a lot of guilt about either late identifying their deaf or hard of hearing child, or not giving their child enough language sooner.
 
I know this journey with hearing loss was probably not what you expected and there have been a lot of challenges along the way.
 
I want to talk today about why we are feeling this guilt and what you can do to release the guilt today to parent your child with more clarity and confidence.
 
Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Podcast Challenge with Stefanie Gass --> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp
 
Listen to episode 24 of the podcast --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-4-reasons-why-your-child-with-hearing-loss-might/id1706831550?i=1000644304716 
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/
 
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
 
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
 
Read the transcription for Raising Deaf Kids show: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jxm2eG0Osz5boYDPPgb3opHsrlknkPpQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 
 
 

25 | Confused About What Language StrategyTo Choose For Your Deaf Child? Learn About Different Language Modalities and How to Make the Best Decision as a Parent with Lacey Wood

Are you feeling confused about what language modality to use in your home?
 
It can be overwhelming to make this decision, and as parents we often fret and worry over this exact decision. 
 
Today on the podcast I have Lacey Wood who talks with me about what are the different language modalities that you can choose from and how to make the best decisions for your child and for your family.  
 
Lacey Wood is a Teacher of the Deaf whose specialties include supporting families with deaf/ hard of hearing children ages birth to five, as well as coming alongside families whose children are Deaf Plus.
 
She has experience teaching deaf/ hard of hearing preschoolers using ASL, as well as providing Early Intervention to families and children who are using sign language and/or Listening and Spoken Language.
 
Her passions include fostering whole-family language development on behalf of DHH little ones, as well as nurturing healthy earliest relationships among DHH children and their families. 
 
Lacey has been married to Harry, a Deaf adult, for 22 years. They have two hearing daughters ages 15 and 12. Their family uses both ASL and spoken English..
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/
 
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
 
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
 
Connect with Lacey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/littlepeoplebigfeelingsdhh/
 
Learn more on Lacey's website at https://littlepeoplebigfeelings.com/
 

24 | 4 Reasons Why Your Child with Hearing Loss Might Not Be Talking Yet Even If They are in Speech Therapy

Today I’m going to talk about a topic that I see come up literally every day in different Facebook groups.
 
Parents are always super concerned that their kids who have cochlear implants or hearing aids have been in speech therapy for a few months, and their child still isn’t talking yet.
 
I know that can be super frustrating! Today we are going to talk about 4 reasons why your deaf/ hard of hearing child might not be talking yet, even if they are in speech therapy.  Let’s get started! 
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/
 
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
 
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

23 | Do You Feel Burned Out as a Mom of a Deaf Child? Identify Caregiver Burnout and Learn Easy Strategies to Add Self Care Into Your Week with Special Needs Parent Coach Felicia Sheline

Caregiver burnout is not often talked about, but affects parents every day who care for special needs kids. 
 
Today on the podcast I have Felicia Sheline, a special needs parent coach, who talks with me about how to identify if you are experiencing caregiver burnout. 
 
She also gives us practical an easy ways to get out of burn out mode and incorporate more self care into our week. 
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.regularmomblog.com/
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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw
 
Listen to Felicia's Podcast Surpassing Labels  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surpassing-labels/id1725160692?mt=2
Connect with Felicia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/felicia.sheline/
Learn more on Felicia's website http://www.shelinecoaching.com

22 | My Child Doesn’t Want to use Sign Language Anymore! Why Taking a Break from Sign Language is not a Problem, and 3 Things You Can Do as a Parent Support your Child’s Language Skills

Today I’m going to talk about a concern that came up in a parent community that I was a part of last week.
 
The parent was concerned that their child was no longer interested in using ASL to communicate and wanted to know if this was OK, and how to help their child continue learning ASL.
 
In this episode we are going to talk about why taking a break from signing is not a problem for your child, and what you can do to continue to support your child’s language skills during this time.  
 
 
Find more resources on the website https://www.regularmomblog.com/
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
Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw