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Grow Listening and Talking Skills for Preschoolers with Hearing Loss: Ideas for Playtime

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Playtime is perfect for teaching preschoolers to listen and talk. Find common playtime activities for preschoolers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Dec 18, 2024
An LSL Strategy to Get Started

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When teaching your baby to listen, you can use this LSL strategy.
- Sep 26, 2024
Should Parents Use Baby Talk?

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Have you ever seen a baby and changed the tone of your voice or the way you say a sentence? Believe it or not, that’s not baby talk - it’s parentese!
- Feb 8, 2024

LSL Journey

How to Get Family Members Involved in Your Child’s Journey

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Whether or not you realize it now, family members and friends can be a part of your LSL journey with your child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Read how to include them and increase your community of support below.

Your extended family and close friends…
- Dec 14, 2018
The Unlimited Potential of the LSL Life

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We at Hearing First believe that children who are deaf or hard of hearing have the potential to be whatever they want to be. We're delighted to share the stories and accomplishments of our community members thriving with Listening and Spoken Language…
- Oct 23, 2018
Ever Wondered How to Test a Baby’s Hearing? Find Out!

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If you’ve ever asked the question ‘How in the world do you test a baby’s hearing?’, we have a must-watch video for you! Read about our recent Facebook Live “Ask Me Anything” with Dr. Jace Wolfe, prominent researcher in pediatric audiology and Director…
- May 25, 2018

Talk, Read, Sing, Play

Reading & Books

Talk, Read, Sing, & Play Every Day

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Infant brain development is influenced by simple daily activities like talking, reading, singing, and playing. Find helpful tips to help babies with hearing loss learn to talk.
- Nov 18, 2024
Fall Into a Book: Reading Ideas for Kids

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Book ideas to read aloud with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Help grow their literacy, learning, listening and language skills with these books.
- Oct 1, 2024
Spring Into Reading: Book Ideas for Kids

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Explore these book ideas to read aloud with your child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Promote literacy in children with hearing loss by reading each day.
- Jun 24, 2024

Playtime

Grow Listening and Talking Skills for Preschoolers with Hearing Loss: Ideas for Playtime

Hearing First

Playtime is perfect for teaching preschoolers to listen and talk. Find common playtime activities for preschoolers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Dec 18, 2024
Talk, Read, Sing, & Play Every Day

Hearing First

Infant brain development is influenced by simple daily activities like talking, reading, singing, and playing. Find helpful tips to help babies with hearing loss learn to talk.
- Nov 18, 2024
Playtime Ideas for Toddlers with Hearing Loss

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Playtime is the perfect opportunity for teaching and growing a toddler’s brain for listening and talking. Use common playtime activities to help toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Sep 6, 2024

Routines & Activities

Routines are for Listening, Learning, and Loving Your Little One

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We all need a sense of routine. These everyday happenings are the ways we get things done and feel at peace. As adults we have routines that help us start our day, eat well and stay active, enjoy our interests, and spend our time. Guess what? Our babies…
- Jul 19, 2022
Eyes Open, Ears On!

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Wondering how long your baby needs to wear their hearing devices? Learn more about eyes open, ears on and what it means!
- Jan 16, 2021
The Easiest Way To Build Your Baby's Brain For Listening

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Did you know it’s important for you and your family to talk about everything you do with your newborn? Learn why it’s important for babies with hearing loss to hear words over and over and watch an everyday example of this strategy to hel...
- Sep 27, 2019

What To Do

Can My Baby Hear Me?

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As a parent, you know your baby best! But how can you tell if your baby can hear you? Read about when you should make an appointment for a hearing test.
- Sep 16, 2024
How Many Hours A Day Should My Child Wear Hearing Devices?

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Learn how many hours a child who is deaf or hard of hearing needs to wear their devices and why it’s so critically important!
- Aug 5, 2024
A+ Back-to-School Guide for Children with Hearing Loss

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Learn everything you and your child with hearing loss need to succeed this back-to-school season. And find the best hearing loss back-to-school tips.
- Aug 2, 2024

Pediatric Audiology

Audiology

How Busy Pediatric Audiologists Can Stay on the Forefront of Research and Best Practices

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How can pediatric audiologists stay ahead of the latest research and best practices. Hearing First offers free learning! Read more and sign up today.
- Nov 17, 2023
What “Eyes Open, Ears On” Really Looks Like

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Advice for parents! Hear from a mom about a Listening and Spoken Language routine in the mornings and how many hours a baby should wear their hearing devices.
- Apr 10, 2023
Why You CAN’T Get OTC Hearing Aids For Kids

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The FDA has approved OTC hearing aids for adults but children can’t use OTC hearing aids for several reasons. Read why your child needs a professional.
- Sep 14, 2022

Hearing Devices

How Many Hours A Day Should My Child Wear Hearing Devices?

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Learn how many hours a child who is deaf or hard of hearing needs to wear their devices and why it’s so critically important!
- Aug 5, 2024
Preparing Your Child for a Cochlear Implant

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What can parents do to help their child prepare for cochlear implants? Learn tips that will help maximize the time leading up to implantation.
- Dec 14, 2023
Hearing Aids or Cochlear Implants: What's the Difference?

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Your child with hearing loss needs hearing technology. But what do you choose? Discover the difference between hearing aids and cochlear implants.
- Sep 22, 2023

Hearing Testing

Can My Baby Hear Me?

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As a parent, you know your baby best! But how can you tell if your baby can hear you? Read about when you should make an appointment for a hearing test.
- Sep 16, 2024
Tips to Prepare for Your Baby’s Hearing Evaluation

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Learn about your baby’s hearing evaluation and what you can do to prepare for it. This infant hearing test will confirm if your baby has hearing loss.
- Jan 19, 2021
The Results Are In: What to Do After a Newborn Hearing Screening

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Most parents don’t know about the newborn hearing screening or how important it is to their baby’s future. Learn what to do if your baby failed the screening.
- Nov 5, 2015

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Grow Listening and Talking Skills for Preschoolers with Hearing Loss: Ideas for Playtime

Download a printable version of this resource here . Playtime opens up a world of opportunities for...

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Talk, Read, Sing, & Play Every Day

The best way to grow your baby’s brain and get them ready for school, friends, and life is YOU! The meaningful...

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Playtime Ideas for Toddlers with Hearing Loss

Download a printable version of this resource here . Playtime is how little ones learn, grow, and develop...

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How Many Hours A Day Should My Child Wear Hearing Devices?

Your child’s hearing devices are brain access devices! They give your little one’s brain access to all...

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A+ Back-to-School Guide for Children with Hearing Loss

Let's make this school year an A+ experience! Hearing First wants to help you and your little learner...

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Spring Into Reading: Book Ideas for Kids

The blossoms all around mean more than spring’s arrival – they also mark the perfect time to explore...

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Purposeful Playtime for Babies with Hearing Loss

Playtime with your little one is so much more than just giggles and fun — it’s also how babies learn...

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Cozy Up With a Book: Reading Recommendations for Kids

Winter is here! Temperatures are dropping and snow is falling. Make it your goal this winter to snuggle...

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How One Foundation Changed Listening and Spoken Language Opportunities for Families and Children

Today, the possibilities for children with hearing loss are endless. With early identification through...

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Your First Step Starts with First LSL Lessons

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First LSL Lessons offers practical resources for parents of children with hearing loss to build listening and talking skills through everyday routines.
- May 5, 2025
Grow Listening and Talking Skills for Preschoolers with Hearing Loss: Ideas for Playtime

Hearing First

Playtime is perfect for teaching preschoolers to listen and talk. Find common playtime activities for preschoolers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Dec 18, 2024
Talk, Read, Sing, & Play Every Day

Hearing First

Infant brain development is influenced by simple daily activities like talking, reading, singing, and playing. Find helpful tips to help babies with hearing loss learn to talk.
- Nov 18, 2024
Why Learn with Hearing First?

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Professional learning improves spoken language outcomes for children with hearing loss. Discover free state-of-the-art courses with Hearing First.
- Oct 29, 2024
Fall Into a Book: Reading Ideas for Kids

Hearing First

Book ideas to read aloud with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Help grow their literacy, learning, listening and language skills with these books.
- Oct 1, 2024
An LSL Strategy to Get Started

Hearing First

When teaching your baby to listen, you can use this LSL strategy.
- Sep 26, 2024
Can My Baby Hear Me?

Hearing First

As a parent, you know your baby best! But how can you tell if your baby can hear you? Read about when you should make an appointment for a hearing test.
- Sep 16, 2024
Playtime Ideas for Toddlers with Hearing Loss

Hearing First

Playtime is the perfect opportunity for teaching and growing a toddler’s brain for listening and talking. Use common playtime activities to help toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Sep 6, 2024
How Many Hours A Day Should My Child Wear Hearing Devices?

Hearing First

Learn how many hours a child who is deaf or hard of hearing needs to wear their devices and why it’s so critically important!
- Aug 5, 2024
A+ Back-to-School Guide for Children with Hearing Loss

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Learn everything you and your child with hearing loss need to succeed this back-to-school season. And find the best hearing loss back-to-school tips.
- Aug 2, 2024

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