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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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Preparing for a holiday

Maria explains her packing list and tips for holidays.

Coping with the 'terrible' twos

Becky explains the strategies she uses when Kenzie misbehaves.

Our family's experience of Auditory Verbal therapy

After getting her cochlear implants, Sybil's family were offered Auditory Verbal therapy (AVT).

Our experience of playgroups

Emma explains what happened when they started going to an outdoor playgroup after lockdown.

Reflecting on Isaac's first year of primary school

Emma reflects on Isaac's reception year during a global pandemic.

Adapting water play for my toddler

Mum Nicky explains what they use with Isabelle's cochlear implant so she can still hear while in the water.

Going to a birthday party

Now most parts of the UK are allowed to meet in groups of 30 outside, birthday parties are back.

How we've kept up Kenzie's development from home

It's been one year since Kenzie had his cochlear implants fitted and Becky tells us how he's been getting on.
Girl in dress and straw hat

How we help our daughter get a good night's sleep

Nicky explains the adaptations she's made to Isabelle's bedtime routine to make sure she sleeps soundly.

Featured Posts

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.