In this episode Alice talks about Ezreal’s diagnosis of hearing loss, their journey so far and the importance of advocating for your child and getting the help your child needs from services.
Hearing loss can range from mild through to profound.
Ezreal has currently been diagnosed as having moderate -severe hearing loss in one ear and moderate loss in the other. His hearing aids give his better access to speech, sounds and conversations around him
In this episode Alice talks about the diagnostic process:
- Initial hearing tests and audiometry at hospital
- Meeting with an audiologist
- The emotional impact on the family
- Alice and Tolu initial reactions and concerns
- Support systems: family, friends, and hearing loss communities
- Ezreal’s personal experiences and coping strategies.
Alice mentions support available for children and what Ezreal uses:
- Hearing aids: types, fitting process, and maintenance.
- Assistive listening devices.
- Communication strategies: lip-reading, sign language, and speech therapy.
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Please contact the following organisations if you need any help or want support:
- National Deaf Children's Society - https://www.ndcs.org.uk/
- British Sign Language - https://www.british-sign.co.uk/
- Great Ormond Street Hospital - https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/
- NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hearing-loss/
Thank you for listening
All our love
Alice and Margaret xxx

*****This episode has a trigger warning and contains stories about difficult and traumatic births. Please listen to this episode with caution ****
Bringing a new life into the world is a joyous occasion, but sometimes it comes with unexpected challenges that leave lasting scars. In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the sensitive and often overlooked topic of birth trauma, sharing stories and discussing pathways to healing.
This episode is about the cross-party Birth Trauma inquiry led by Theo Clarke MP and Rosie Duffield MP and was set up with the aim of finding out more about the experiences of women who have been affected by traumatic births.
There was as an overwhelming response to the enquiry which heard harrowing evidence from more than 1,300 women
The inquiry into traumatic childbirths has called for an overhaul of the UK's maternity and postnatal care after finding poor care is "all-too-frequently tolerated as normal".
We share our own birth stories, offering hope and solidarity to others who have faced similar challenges and also triumphs
Because this is an After school club/ Enrichment episode we advise you not to listen to this with anyone OVER the age of 10-14 months, maybe listen when you are pulling an all-nighter
You can read the full Birth trauma enquiry report here- https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/sites/www.theo-clarke.org.uk/files/2024-05/Birth%20Trauma%20Inquiry%20Report%20for%20Publication_May13_2024.pdf
Your story and voice is really important. If you need someone to talk to please contact:
Maternal Mental Health Alliance: https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/
Birth trauma association: https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org/
Five times more: https://fivexmore.org/
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All our love
Alice & Margaret xxx

Goals, Gaffes, and Muddled Words
Ever wanted to hear unprofessional sports commentary peppered with an analysis of phonics exams for 5-year-olds? Look no further! In this episode, we mix up some UEFA football commentary with a healthy dose of how to spell
Prepare for a whirlwind of sports stats, sarcastic remarks, and early literacy
Kick-off with Your Hosts:
Margaret: The older, allegedly wiser sibling who doesn’t know the off-side rule
Alice: The younger, straight talking sibling who is also a football expert
Links & Shoutouts:
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Listener Challenge:
Share your funniest phonics story for a chance to be featured in our next episode
So lace up your boots, or at least your headphones, and join us for a mix of football and unpredictable world of Reception phonics.
Careful spelling!
Alice, Zariah, Exyn and Margaret