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Family blogs

We've put together a group of amazing bloggers who are parents or family members of a deaf child or young person. You can search the blogs by topic or see the latest below!

If you'd like to see a blog on a particular topic or want to be a family blogger yourself, please email and let us know at [email protected]. 

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Olivia (1) next to a Minnie Mouse stuffed toy

Accessibility at Disney on Ice

To make Olivia's Disney on Ice experience magical, mum Yasmin contacted the venue's accessibility team.
Robin (4) at audiology with pink hearing aid moulds

Interim audiology visit

When Robin's hearing levels seemed to drop, her parents decided to take her to audiology for a check-up.
Isaac (6) blowing into an Otovent balloon

Trying Otovent for glue ear

To help Isaac's glue ear, he's been trying the Otovent method, which is blowing up a balloon with his nose.
Baby George wearing a blue and green hearing aid

George's cochlear implant journey: Part 1

Before being assessed for cochlear implants, baby George trialled hearing aids first.
Kenzie (4) working on homework

Coping with homework

Becky shares her best tips for making homework fun.
Faith (6) playing the guitar

Faith's diagnosis story

Jenni shares how she felt when she and her husband found out their daughter is profoundly deaf, just like them…
Three sisters Olivia (11), Robin (4) and Eve (3)

National Siblings Day: Robin's sisters

Emma shares the special bond Robin has with her two sisters.
Ffion-Haf (13) with her brother Macsen (16)

National Siblings Day: Ffion-Hâf and Macsen

Big brother Macsen shares what it's like having a deaf sister.
Benji (4) sitting in a car seat

Car journeys with a deaf child

Kirsten shares her top communication tips for car rides with her son, Benji, who is profoundly deaf.

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Mum and teenage son

My tips for applying for Disabled Students' Allowance

Ann shares her top tips when applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).
Boy kicking a football away near a goal post

Jack's a goalie with progressive hearing loss

When Jack started to lose his hearing at age 6, he embraced his new deaf identity and dreams of playing for En…
Boy in an audiologist office with earmould plasticene in his ear

Oliver's audiology appointments

How Oliver's audiology appointments have changed from when he was 3 to now when he's 10.