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Let's Celebrate the 12 Days Of LSL

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The holidays are a wonderful time of year filled with hope, joy, and celebration. This holiday season, we’re celebrating the 12 Days of LSL! It’s a way to recognize all that's possible for children with hearing loss as they learn to listen, talk, read, and thrive on their Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) journey. 

Read on to see how we highlight a different aspect of LSL and share useful tips, helpful resources, inspiration, and ideas. 

On the first day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

A hearing device that's perfect for me!

It's amazing what's possible with technology today! Check out the replay of our webinar that explains how these incredible devices work to help children with hearing loss listen, talk, read, and thrive:

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Gingerbread men: A hearing device that's perfect for me!

On the second day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

2 fitting earmolds.

Properly fitting earmolds are critically important to your child's LSL journey! Little ears grow fast and it's important your child's earmolds fit well. Regular visits with your pediatric audiologist will ensure your child can hear all the sounds of speech around them!

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Holiday bells: 2 fitting earmolds

On the third day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

3 experience books.

Experience books are a great way to help your child become a confident conversationalist! Get ideas on how you can make your own book about your child’s experiences.

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Mittens and a snow ball: 3 experience books

On the fourth day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

4 ways to reach 40 million words.

While it may sound like a lot, you can easily reach this goal in 4 easy ways!

  1. Talk in full phrases and sentences
  2. Read aloud every day
  3. Get silly & sing
  4. Use new and different words

Did you know? Children who hear 40 million words in the first 4 years of life:

  • Develop early conversational skills
  • Learn to read on time
  • Do better in school
  • Have more communication opportunities in the future
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Holiday coffee cup: 4 ways to reach 40 million words
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On the fifth day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

5 songs to sing.

Music helps your baby learn rhythm and rhyme. And rhythm and rhyme help them learn to listen and talk! Make sure you check out the Spotify playlists we developed with BabyCenter for playtime and bedtime as a great place to start with music for your little ones.

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Toy drum with drumsticks: 5 songs to sing
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On the sixth day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

6 sounds for listening.

The Ling Six-Sound Test is a quick at-home check to make sure your little one's hearing, responding, and identifying the 6 sounds that cover all the speech frequencies. If your child responds to all the sounds, they're ready for the day.

Check out our helpful handout on how to properly do a listening check at every age!

Holiday pine trees: 6 sounds for listening

On the seventh day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

7 ways of wearing.

Wearing hearing technology during all waking hours is critical for your child to learn to listen and talk. Keeping hearing devices on little ears can be tricky when you have a curious baby or active toddler!

Luckily, we have lots of ideas to help you keep their hearing tech on, including seven tools and accessories you can use.

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Holiday wreath with a bow: 7 ways of wearing

On the eighth day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

8 places to mic.

Remote mics (RMs) can make a big difference in how much your child hears, especially at a distance or in a noisy environment. Make sure your child doesn’t miss a moment of listening and learning. RMs can be used in all sorts of places like, the car, the store, the playground, and more!

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Candy canes: 8 places to mic

On the ninth day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

9 stories to celebrate.

Actually, we have way more than 9 stories of LSL outcomes to celebrate! Check out our videos and podcast episodes to discover stories of hope and celebration from families on the LSL journey. See which ones inspire you!

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Holiday stars: 9 stories to celebrate
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On the tenth day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

10 hours of hearing.

Every moment your baby is awake their hearing aids should be on and working properly. Research shows babies who wear their hearing aids for 10-12 hours a day make the most progress in learning to listen and talk.

Have a night owl or frequent napper? We have tips based on your baby’s sleep schedule.

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Holiday ornaments: 10 hours of hearing

On the eleventh day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

11 books for reading.

When you read to your little one every day, you grow their brain for listening, language, and learning! Make sure you find time to read aloud together every day and you’ll help them grow up to be a lifelong learner. We have a treasure trove of tips, resources, and how-tos for making the most of your reading time together.

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Stack of books: 11 books for reading
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On the twelfth day of LSL, my parents gave to me…

12 tips for learning.

As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. Did you know that there are 12 key LSL strategies you can use as you interact with your child to help them learn to listen and talk?

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Holiday stockings: 12 tips for learning

Share Your Celebrations & Traditions!

How is your family celebrating LSL this holiday season? Use the hashtag #12DaysofLSL and share with us Facebook and Instagram!

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Connect with parents who have been down this path before.

Remember, you’re not alone on this journey. Thousands of parents have been in your shoes. Find other parents who can share from experience, offer encouragement, and help your family reach your LSL goals.

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