Most moms check the summer camp photo rolls for glimpses of their children excelling in sports, or being voted the friendliest camper, or starring in the camp play, but my proudest moment was when I saw pictures of my two children, aged 11 and 9 at the time, wearing earplugs at a camp concert! Why Continue reading
Preventing Hearing Loss
Why We Should Teach Hearing Health In Elementary Schools
A few years ago I visited my son’s 1st grade classroom as part of Family Time. This was a monthly event where different children’s parents would visit the classroom to share something special about their family. Many parents chose to share a special holiday celebration, or something about their country of origin. But I decided to Continue reading
Let’s Add Earplugs To The List
You’ve taught your children about safety — they know to fasten their seatbelt in the car, to apply sunscreen before spending time in the sun, and to wear a helmet when skiing or biking. We have one more to add to the list — wearing earplugs in loud noise. It’s an easy habit to get Continue reading
Cancel The Noise, Not The Flight
I love traveling, but recently it has been harder for me to ride comfortably on an airplane. It’s not the size of the seats or the lack of legroom, although both seem to get smaller every day, it is the noise. The constant hum of the engine seems to trigger my tinnitus, with the bouts Continue reading
Why Don’t the Media Care About Hearing Loss?
The more I write about hearing loss issues, the more I realize that those in the media do not care. They don’t seem to view hearing loss as a serious issue. Or newsworthy. Or important. But those of us with hearing loss and those of us with friends and family with hearing loss know differently. Continue reading
