Category Archives: Families to Families

Parent Coffee Night- February

Please join us for our next coffee night on Monday, February 23rd 2015! We hope you can join us to: Get to know other parents of kids with hearing loss Share ideas that support your deaf or hard of hearing child…or just … Continue reading 

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Inject a little Music into Communication Therapy

By Gina Cooper-Watt, Campbell River, BC I admit it, I am a research junkie. When my daughter was born, I became a “Google Mother.” As I sat at the computer, rocking Sara in one arm and perusing the internet with … Continue reading 

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Keep ‘em Safe, Wear ‘em Proud! (updated April 2023)

Tips for Keeping Hearing Equipment on Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers By Teresa Kazemir I remember driving home from the audiologist with brand new hearing aids in a box on my lap – little did I know what lay ahead in … Continue reading 

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The Book of Choice

Christine Yoshinaga-Itano, PhD April 2010 The Book of Choice is a wonderful expression of what we know to be true: parents sharing directly with other parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing bring an essential kind of … Continue reading 

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Numb Hands and Other Bits

The road stretches ahead of me, the next bend almost out of sight. Poplars wave in the breeze and the sun beats down. This is the worst part. The novelty of the start has long worn off, I haven’t seen another rider for … Continue reading 

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BC Hands and Voices Summer Get-Together

Hosts: Anja and Jennifer Join us for some fun in the sun at Grimston Park http://www.newwestpcr.ca/parks/community_parks/grimston_park.php! There’s a great playground and wading pool for the kids. Be sure to bring your blankets,snacks and suncreen. As always, look for the blue … Continue reading 

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The Big Move

By Anja Rosenke The countdown is on – my son turns 5 in a couple of months and is due to enter Kindergarten in September. Officially, early intervention ends at this point and I am already preparing for the distinct … Continue reading 

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Reflecting on Early Intervention

By Kim Shauer Wikipedia defines Early Intervention as “a system of coordinated services that promotes the child’s growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Starting with a partnership between parents and professionals at this early stage … Continue reading 

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The Best Fit for One Family

“Baby Sign Language is all the rage nowadays!” I exclaimed to myself as I finalized my order on Amazon.ca for Baby Sign Language books and DVDs. I was six months pregnant, and like any other new (and nervous!) mother, I … Continue reading 

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Hard of Hearing Teenaged Fiddler Travels to Scotland

By Teresa Kazemir Our son Jesse traveled to Scotland this past summer – he is a  fiddle player with the North Shore Celtic Ensemble, and they  participated in the Aberdeen International Youth Festival for  12 days in July and August. … Continue reading 

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