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Category Archives: Families to Families
The Value of Connecting
By Lisa Cable As I sit at my computer writing this article, my 9-year old daughter Lily has just finished an online conversation with a teenage girl, facilitated by their shared Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. They … Continue reading
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Parent Coffee Night “Microtia/Atresia”
Thursday May 16th 7:00 – 9:00pm Location: Children’s Hearing & Speech, 3575 Kaslo St, Vancouver – Free Parking *Available for families living around the province via teleconference/ video-conference* Join us at a special parent coffee night about Microtia/Atresia. We are … Continue reading
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A Quick Reference Guide for Families with Young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in BC
Editor’s note: This article was written in 2019 and specific services may vary from year to year, so please contact each organization regarding their current programming. by Brianne Braun We are fortunate to live in a province where there is a lot … Continue reading
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My Family’s Story
My Family’s StoryThis article has been translated into the following languages:MyFamily-Simplified Chinese 简体中文MyFamily-Traditional Chinese 繁體中文MyFamily-Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Interviewer: Amy HoSubject: Ella Jiang “What does a ladybug eat?” “Why can it fly?”“Why does it crawl like this?”“Will its parents cry when … Continue reading
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Lessons Learned – A Look Back from 30+ Years of Parenting
By Kim Sanderson Paul and I raised two children. Ashley, our oldest is hearing, in her 30’s, married to Kris and raising three step-children. Ashley and Kris just welcomed their first son together, Logan, this year. Cole is profoundly deaf, … Continue reading
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Deaf Gain – Another Perspective
Author: Rabab Elbaharia The first time I heard the expression “Deaf Gain” I did not understand it. When I asked various people to help explain the phrase, I received answers such as “you can talk while your mouth is full … Continue reading
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2018 Summer Get-Togethers Around the Province
Summer Play Days in BC Parks! VICTORIA – PRINCE GEORGE – NEW WESTMINSTER Come and get together with other families of deaf/hard of hearing children. Bring your own picnic/snacks, lawn chairs/blanket and water gear if you want to get wet! … Continue reading
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Never Mind, It’s Not Important = Never Mind, You’re Not Important
Author: Teresa Kazemir I was chatting with our adult son recently, reflecting back on his childhood, and the “no never mind” rule came up. I don’t recall who first taught me the “no never mind” rule so unfortunately I can’t … Continue reading
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Fun Family Picnic 2018
WHO: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, BC Early Hearing Program, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, Family & Community Services, Family Network for Deaf Children – Deaf Youth Today (DYT) WHAT: An event for deaf/hard of hearing children, their siblings and parents and … Continue reading
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Family Play Day 2018
_________________________ BC Hands & Voices Family Play Day Saturday, May 5th, 2018 12:30pm – 2:30 pm Bridgeview Community Centre 11475 126A St, Surrey, BC V3V 5G8 *Admission by Donation* ($5 / family suggested) Come and get together with other families … Continue reading