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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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Cover of booklet for parents with teabags to the side

How I created a support booklet for local parents

Tess worked with her local services to create a parent-to-parent support booklet.
Skye in vet scrubs holding a puppy and kitten

Skye's workplace advice

Why deaf young people should not be afraid to ask for what they need in the workplace.
Olivia (2) sitting on a dresser with overall on

Olivia starts nursery

With the right support now in place, Olivia is settling into nursery.
Mum Kirsten giving her son Benji a hug

Sick days

Kirsten shares what's been most useful for helping Benji get through sick days.
Skye turning her head so you can see her decorated cochlear implant

Looking after your mental health

Skye's top tips for looking after your mental health as a deaf young person.
Mum Louise and George (1) with Santa on the Polar Express train

George on the Polar Express

With a few adjustments, George loved meeting Santa on the Polar Express!
Olive (6) outside with her whole family

Santa, please don't come!

Not everyone is a fan of Father Christmas, and Olive prefers if Santa would keep his distance!
Charlotte (9) with her older brothers and dad in Christmas sweaters

Preparing for Christmas

Sara shares how her family prepares for Christmas to avoid stress and exhaustion.
Isabelle (5) holding a book titled 'Mighty Mila'

Deaf-friendly Christmas gifts

Nicky's top tips for shopping for Christmas gifts for a deaf child.

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.