Category Archives: Families to Families

What’s In Your Toolbox?

Posted on December 25, 2016 by BC H&V

  By Anja Rosenke When I was growing up, my dad napped every evening after work. Some dads maybe poured themselves a drink, some perhaps watched the evening news, but my dad rested. Every night, same time, same spot. Family … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Family’s Story

Posted on November 19, 2016 by BC H&V

By Jen Gow Kim Sanderson recently spoke to ‘the power of your story’ at the annual Parent Workshop that was co-hosted by BC Hands & Voices, Guide by Your Side, CHAA BC Parent’s Branch and the Family Network for Deaf … Continue reading →

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Experiences Traveling with a Deaf Child

Posted on July 28, 2016 by BC H&V

By Joy Santos Traveling was a huge part of my childhood, and it is something that I would like for my daughter, Teanna, to experience in hers. We make travel plans as much as we can, be it quick weekend … Continue reading →

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Summer Get-Together 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by BC H&V

Join us for a play day!   Whether it’s your first time coming to an event or you never miss a chance to socialize and catch up. Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 11:00am – 2:00 pm Grimston Park 19th Street at … Continue reading →

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Ipad Apps for Speech, Vocabulary and Auditory Development

Posted on May 15, 2016 by BC H&V

By Catherine Kalchbrenner Ipads and other tablets have become an everyday household device. With prudent selection of appropriate apps, they can be a useful tool to support learning in our children but, unguided, they can be little more than a … Continue reading →

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Fun Family Picnic 2016

Posted on April 21, 2016 by BC H&V

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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Coffee Night Gems: Hearing Levels, Decision Making & Hearing Aid Funding

Posted on March 10, 2016 by BC H&V

By Kim Shauer Do any of these statements ring true for you?  We didn’t expect this. Our baby makes appropriate sounds back to us.  How can you tell me our baby has a hearing loss when they so clearly seem … Continue reading →

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“BC Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Aged 0-5”, a new Facebook Group

Posted on February 15, 2016 by BC H&V

by Brianne Braun A little over a year ago, we welcomed Aurelia, a beautiful, red-haired, baby girl into our family. Although my husband Dan is Deaf, our son Argyle was born hearing, so we were surprised when it turned out … Continue reading →

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Sisterhood: Reflections on Growing Up with a Hard of Hearing Sibling

Posted on January 18, 2016 by BC H&V

By: Sheryl Hatton I must admit, I was pretty excited when I sat down to write this piece; reflecting on my experiences as a typically hearing sibling of a child with hearing loss brought back lots of fond memories. I … Continue reading →

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I’m not ‘Just a Mum’

Posted on December 17, 2015 by BC H&V

I wear various hats in my life but one that I’m particularly proud of is that of being a ‘mum’. As the parent of two young girls, I tell them that my most important job in life is to keep them … Continue reading →

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