Monthly Archives: December 2009

My Personal Challenges in Dealing with My Son’s Hearing Loss

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Jenn Kipling

My son Connor was diagnosed with a mild bilateral hearing loss at birth. At the time of diagnosis, I went through the typical grieving process but Connor having a hearing loss really didn’t affect me because I myself have a … Continue reading →

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My Daughter Swallowed a Battery

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Bobbi Best

I would like to share a story that as a family we laugh about now, but at the time it did not seem that funny. My daughter was about 19 months old and had had her hearing aids for about … Continue reading →

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Early Drawing Gives Children an Advantage in Gaining Literacy

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Bob Steele

Some 20 years ago a group of parents, teachers and academics got together to foster mental development and literacy in preschool children and beyond. They called themselves the Drawing Network. Language in the broadest sense would be the key and … Continue reading →

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