Hey Deaf Kid

Helping Your Hearing-Impaired Child Cope

When you’re a kid with a hearing issue, nothing’s worse than being teased. If your child has hearing issues, talk to them about how to deal with bullies. Here are a few of the best lessons to teach your hearing-impaired child:
No One is Perfect: From the kid with freckles to the one with the broken arm, no one is perfect. If your child finds being deaf alienating try to strike up friendships with other mothers and talk to them about your situations. One on one playdates can sometimes be less intimidating than the playground.
Hearing Aids Help: If your child complains that everyone makes fun of their hearing device, take them to a specialist to see if there’s something better out there. Miracle Ear makes some really great and nearly invisible hearing aids that are perfect for kids on the move.
Talking Eases the Pain: As long as your child feels comfortable, tell them to talk to their class about what it means to be hearing impaired. Work with the teacher to come up with an outline and leave time at the end for the other children to ask questions.