Are you wondering how to boost your child’s language learning a bit?

You were maybe told to just talk to your kids but that doesn’t seem like enough?

For deaf and hard of hearing kids that is actually NOT enough! We have to be intentional about how we’re teaching them language.

Today I have my favorite 3 language strategies that will boost your deaf child’s language skills this week!

Friend, I invite you to join me in a 60 minute Language Strategy Session! This is a 1:1 coaching session that that is gonna help you find time to practice language with your child, know what to practice, and get clarity on the most effective methods to practice language with your child. Teach your child to learn language in less time! Head right now to book your FIRST coaching session at https://raisingdeafkids.com/coaching 

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids 

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected] 

Read the transcript for the episode --> 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Today I have the best chat, one of my favorites yet!

We're talking to Sarah Osher of Mighty and Bright. And we're talking all about visual schedules.

Her company, Mighty Bright, creates visual schedules with the best, most high quality magnets that have reusable stickers.

And we're going to talk all about what a visual schedule is, what it does for your family, and how it helps.

And I am literally not kidding when I say that this is a game changer in our family! We're going to talk all about it in this podcast episode!

Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/ 

Friend, I invite you to join me in FREE 1 hour Language Strategy Session! This is a 60 minute 1:1 coaching session that that is gonna help you find time to practice language with your child, know what to practice, and get clarity on the most effective methods to practice language with your child. Teach your child to learn language in less time! Head right now to book your FREE coaching session at https://calendly.com/raisingdeafkids/1-hour-coaching-call-free 

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids 

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected] 

Read the transcript for the episode --> 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Connect with Sara at https://mightyandbright.com/

Do you feel constantly confused about what decisions to make for your child? Do you often feel that you don't know how to make the best decisions for your deaf or hard of hearing child?

If you are doubting and second guessing yourself when it comes to decision making with your child, then you might want to take a second look at the providers and professionals that work with you and your child!

Unfortuantely there are still some bad providers out there who do not view parents as collaborators in your child's healthcare or school education.

When you have enough of these providers, THEIR doubts and questions start to slowly chip away at your self trust as a parent.

Today on the podcast we are talking about how to recognize the warning signs that your provider might be hurting your ability to trust yourself when it comes to making important decisions for your child.

Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/ 

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids 

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected] 

Read the transcript for the episode --> 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Are you cranky because you were up with a toddler at night who would rather have a prty than go to sleep? Can’t get your child out of your bed and getting kicked in the back by a toddler all night? A sleep deprived parent is a cranky parent, and I’m so thankful that we have Melanie Duval to get us some sleep and save our sanity!

Melenie has over 26 years of experience in the field of lactation, parent education, and infant sleep support. Melenie became passionate about healthy sleep for families after hearing the stories of sleep deprivation over and over again from new parents. She dove into the world of infant and postpartum sleep and began working as a night nanny in 2017. As the owner of Goodnight Baby, LLC, she has dedicated her career to helping families obtain healthy, happy sleep.

Melanie is also a hard of hearing adult and was a guest once on our podcast in episode 11. She’s back to talk to us all about baby and toddler sleep, and she gives special tips to our listeners about how to support sleep in your DHH child. 

Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Podcast Challenge with Stefanie Gass --> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp

Listen to Melanie's first episode on the podcast ---> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-what-its-like-to-grow-up-hard-of-hearing-in/id1706831550?i=1000637873838 

Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/ 

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids 

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected] 

Read the transcript for the episode --> 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Find more information about baby sleep on Melanie's website --> https://goodnightbabymt.com/ 

Connect with Melanie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/goodnight_baby_montana 

Have you been struggling with getting your child to want to practice their speech therapy homework or goals?

You are definitely not alone! I remember when I used to struggle with getting my kids to WANT to practice their speech therapy "homework". That is, until I figured out this too-easy-to-work strategy that got my kids to practice speech therapy goals each week without bribing them!

Today I have one simple strategy that I'm going to share with you so that you can turn your speech therapy practice around in one day!

I promise it will change how you approach language learning in your home! 

Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Podcast Challenge with Stefanie Gass --> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp

Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected]

Read the transcript for the episode --> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T5AvOBxXnsjAnbraouilPOkw-B9vvKTA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Are you feeling at a loss when it comes to school IEPs and accommodations for your DHH child?

Maybe you’re having a hard time communicating with your IEP team? If the answer was yes to these questions, then this podcast episode is for you!

I’m so exited to bring you this episode where I sit down and chat with Dr. Joyce Kennedy all about school accommodations for DHH kids! Joyce gives parents tactical information about how to work with your IEP team to best support your child

Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Podcast Challenge with Stefanie Gass --> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp

Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected]

Read the transcript for the episode --> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c6urnf890NcaM-HvQv1digWj-mhjkMnI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Connect with Dr. Joyce Kennedy at WWW.EducationAdvantage.ca 

I’ve been talking to a lot of parents lately who feel a lot of guilt about either late identifying their deaf or hard of hearing child, or not giving their child enough language sooner.

I know this journey with hearing loss was probably not what you expected and there have been a lot of challenges along the way.

I want to talk today about why we are feeling this guilt and what you can do to release the guilt today to parent your child with more clarity and confidence.

Sign up for the FREE 5 Day Podcast Challenge with Stefanie Gass --> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp

Listen to episode 24 of the podcast --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-4-reasons-why-your-child-with-hearing-loss-might/id1706831550?i=1000644304716 

Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected]

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Read the transcription for Raising Deaf Kids show: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jxm2eG0Osz5boYDPPgb3opHsrlknkPpQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Are you feeling confused about what language modality to use in your home?

It can be overwhelming to make this decision, and as parents we often fret and worry over this exact decision. 

Today on the podcast I have Lacey Wood who talks with me about what are the different language modalities that you can choose from and how to make the best decisions for your child and for your family.  

Lacey Wood is a Teacher of the Deaf whose specialties include supporting families with deaf/ hard of hearing children ages birth to five, as well as coming alongside families whose children are Deaf Plus.

She has experience teaching deaf/ hard of hearing preschoolers using ASL, as well as providing Early Intervention to families and children who are using sign language and/or Listening and Spoken Language.

Her passions include fostering whole-family language development on behalf of DHH little ones, as well as nurturing healthy earliest relationships among DHH children and their families. 

Lacey has been married to Harry, a Deaf adult, for 22 years. They have two hearing daughters ages 15 and 12. Their family uses both ASL and spoken English..

Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected]

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Connect with Lacey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/littlepeoplebigfeelingsdhh/

Learn more on Lacey's website at https://littlepeoplebigfeelings.com/

Today I’m going to talk about a topic that I see come up literally every day in different Facebook groups.

Parents are always super concerned that their kids who have cochlear implants or hearing aids have been in speech therapy for a few months, and their child still isn’t talking yet.

I know that can be super frustrating! Today we are going to talk about 4 reasons why your deaf/ hard of hearing child might not be talking yet, even if they are in speech therapy.  Let’s get started! 

Find more resources on the website https://www.raisingdeafkids.com/

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected]

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Caregiver burnout is not often talked about, but affects parents every day who care for special needs kids. 

Today on the podcast I have Felicia Sheline, a special needs parent coach, who talks with me about how to identify if you are experiencing caregiver burnout. 

She also gives us practical an easy ways to get out of burn out mode and incorporate more self care into our week. 

Find more resources on the website https://www.regularmomblog.com/

Connect with other parents in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingdeafkids

Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at [email protected]

Listen to the episodes with closed captioning on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_eBB2dpyVE7LSfpWOmeUw

Listen to Felicia's Podcast Surpassing Labels  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surpassing-labels/id1725160692?mt=2

Connect with Felicia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/felicia.sheline/

Learn more on Felicia's website http://www.shelinecoaching.com