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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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A collections of dolls and teddy bears wearing different hearing technology

Representation in your child's toys matters!

When Zoe made hearing aids for Elina's doll, she realised how much it meant for Elina to see deaf representati…
Dad Tom with his sons William (6) and Joseph (3)

A special Father's Day

Tom's excited to celebrate Father's Day and gives his advice for other dads of deaf children.
Parents Nicky and Ross with children Isabelle and Jack

Why I love blogging for NDCS

Nicky shares why she loves blogging for NDCS, and why you should consider it too!
Close up of Skye's speech processor

Skye's advice on concentration fatigue

Skye gives advice for other deaf young people who experience concentration fatigue.
Close-up of Chloe's Cochlear Osia bone conduction implant

How Chloe got her bone conduction implants

Chloe was offered bone conduction hearing implants when her mixed deafness deteriorated further.
Daniel (18) standing in front of a sign for the University of Exeter

Finding the right university for Daniel

Ann shares her top tips for getting the most out of university open days.
Close-up of William's cochlear implants which are decorated with Chelsea Football Club stickers

Our William got cochlear implants

When William's hearing started to deteriorate, parents Tom and Leah made a decision about cochlear implants.
Kenzie (5) dressed as Spiderman and holding a swimming medal

A real life superhero with magic ears

Kenzie's on a superhero mission to help other newly identified deaf children and their families.
Skye (22) holds her left hand signing up to the camera

Skye's advice on building confidence

Skye shares her advice for other young deaf people struggling with their confidence.

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.