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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

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
The Wheel That Makes LSL Go Round!

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The LSL journey is more like a wheel than a straight line. It’s a proven path that helps children with hearing loss learn to listen and talk.
- Jan 22, 2021
The Best Ways to Help Your Child Build Language Skills

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Whether you’re new to the LSL journey of helping your child who is deaf or hard of hearing learn listening and spoken language or you’re years into the process, it’s important to set age-appropriate goals and intentions to help them...
- Jan 8, 2019

Talk, Read, Sing, Play

Reading & Books

Cozy Up With a Book: Reading Recommendations for Kids

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Winter books for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Families can help grow listening and talking skills with these books recommended by professionals.
- Jun 7, 2024
Speech Language Pathologists' Favorite Books to Build Math Skills

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These specially curated children’s books were chosen by Speech Language Pathologists, to promote reading skills and math concepts for double the learning!
- May 9, 2024
10 Reasons to Create an Experience Book with Your Child

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Experience books help your child with hearing loss practice important skills they need to be a great conversationalist.
- Apr 11, 2022

Playtime

Playful Tips to Make a Splash in Your Child’s Development

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Water play is a great way to help children build language skills, combine words, and express their needs. Explore fun LSL water activities to support your little one’s communication development.
- May 15, 2025
Backyard Adventures and Outdoor Fun for Listening and Learning

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Language-rich backyard activities using LSL strategies to support listening and spoken language development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- May 15, 2025
The Magic of Music and Playtime for Little Ones with Hearing Loss

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Learn how you can make music and singing part of your family’s everyday moments to grow your child’s listening and talking skills.
- May 14, 2025

Routines & Activities

Playful Tips to Make a Splash in Your Child’s Development

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Water play is a great way to help children build language skills, combine words, and express their needs. Explore fun LSL water activities to support your little one’s communication development.
- May 15, 2025
Backyard Adventures and Outdoor Fun for Listening and Learning

Hearing First

Language-rich backyard activities using LSL strategies to support listening and spoken language development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- May 15, 2025
The Magic of Music and Playtime for Little Ones with Hearing Loss

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Learn how you can make music and singing part of your family’s everyday moments to grow your child’s listening and talking skills.
- May 14, 2025

What To Do

Playful Tips to Make a Splash in Your Child’s Development

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Water play is a great way to help children build language skills, combine words, and express their needs. Explore fun LSL water activities to support your little one’s communication development.
- May 15, 2025
Backyard Adventures and Outdoor Fun for Listening and Learning

Hearing First

Language-rich backyard activities using LSL strategies to support listening and spoken language development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- May 15, 2025
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

Pediatric Audiology

Audiology

Pediatric Audiology Appointment Schedule Recommendations

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How often should you schedule audiology appointments for your child? Get guidelines for how often to take your baby and when you should call with concerns.
- Apr 15, 2022
Four Common Audiology Questions That Families Ask

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Have pediatric audiology questions? Find audiologist-approved answers to some of the most common questions they get asked.
- Oct 4, 2021
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

Hearing Devices

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
Choosing Which Cochlear Implant is Right for Your Child

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Choosing a cochlear implant for your child? Learn more about types of CIs and get tips for how to decide which cochlear implant to choose.
- Feb 13, 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 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

Hear What's Possible

Hear what's possible with Listening and Spoken Language.

Playful Tips to Make a Splash in Your Child’s Development

Let’s Play the LSL Way: Water Fun Did you know that playtime is how little ones learn? It’s true! During...

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Backyard Adventures and Outdoor Fun for Listening and Learning

Let’s Play the LSL Way: Backyard Fun Playing outside offers little ones so much: fresh air and sunshine...

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The Magic of Music and Playtime for Little Ones with Hearing Loss

Let’s Play the LSL Way: Musical Fun There’s a reason babies and young children LOVE music! Songs and...

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Your First Step Starts with First LSL Lessons

Your journey begins with First LSL Lessons – designed to equip parents with the knowledge and confidence...

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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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Playful Tips to Make a Splash in Your Child’s Development

Hearing First

Water play is a great way to help children build language skills, combine words, and express their needs. Explore fun LSL water activities to support your little one’s communication development.
- May 15, 2025
Backyard Adventures and Outdoor Fun for Listening and Learning

Hearing First

Language-rich backyard activities using LSL strategies to support listening and spoken language development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- May 15, 2025
The Magic of Music and Playtime for Little Ones with Hearing Loss

Hearing First

Learn how you can make music and singing part of your family’s everyday moments to grow your child’s listening and talking skills.
- May 14, 2025
Your First Step Starts with First LSL Lessons

Hearing First

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

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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
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

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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
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?

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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

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Listening & Spoken Language

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Playful Tips to Make a Splash in Your Child’s Development

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Your First Step Starts with First LSL Lessons

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

Talk, Read, Sing, & Play Every Day

Playtime Ideas for Toddlers with Hearing Loss

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

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

Spring Into Reading: Book Ideas for Kids

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