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Hearing First Hearing First promotes Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) to help children born deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen and talk.

At Hearing First, we want all children to benefit from the availability of newborn hearing screening and for parents to learn the status of their baby’s hearing first. Hearing is a foundational building block for children to learn to listen and talk, become healthy readers, and do well in school. Today, children who are deaf or hard of hearing can learn to listen and talk and can achieve learning

and literacy outcomes on par with their hearing friends. The earlier a child with hearing loss is identified, amplified, and receiving help, the more opportunities that child will have. We want all children to have the opportunity to take advantage of access to sound – a critical building block for future success. We are dedicated to powering potential.

08/31/2026

Experience books are a great way to help your child become a confident conversationalist and reflect on their favorite summer experiences! 🗣️

➡️ Get more info on how to make your own experience book with your child: https://bit.ly/4frbiZQ

It can be hard to remember everything you want to say to your child’s teacher ahead of the new school year. We have a fi...
08/23/2026

It can be hard to remember everything you want to say to your child’s teacher ahead of the new school year. We have a fillable worksheet to help you make the most of those conversations and express your child’s needs.🦻

Get your copy of this worksheet to continue the conversation with teachers: https://bit.ly/4xfEsTl

08/19/2026

Toddler years = big feelings and BIG learning!

Pretend play provides many opportunities for your little one to practice their language and conversation skills!

From pretend picnics to tea parties with their favorite dolls and stuffed animals, follow your child’s lead, add new words and ideas, and keep the conversation going. 🧸

Those little pretend moments are building future conversational skills!

The start of school is an exciting time, but for kids who are deaf or hard of hearing, it takes more than just new suppl...
08/13/2026

The start of school is an exciting time, but for kids who are deaf or hard of hearing, it takes more than just new supplies to be prepared.

In this video, you'll get practical tips for building routines and boosting confidence, plus key questions to answer like:

🦻 Is your child checking their devices each morning?
🎤 Who handles the remote mic during class transitions?
🗣️ How will your child explain their hearing loss to others?

👉 Watch now to get ready for a smooth and successful first day!

Back-to-school season is such a fun and exciting time in your child...

Dive into these school-themed books and spark conversations with your kiddo about what’s ahead! Reading together is a si...
08/06/2026

Dive into these school-themed books and spark conversations with your kiddo about what’s ahead!

Reading together is a simple way to introduce new routines, build vocabulary, and help your child feel more confident about school. 📚

Swipe through for favorite picks that make the transition to daycare, preschool, or kindergarten feel exciting (and a little less overwhelming). 🎒

It's back-to-school time! That means you'll have a new teacher to share all about your child and their hearing loss.Chec...
07/31/2026

It's back-to-school time! That means you'll have a new teacher to share all about your child and their hearing loss.

Check out the "All About Me" handout for a quick and easy way to introduce others to your child and their hearing loss.

Download your copy: https://bit.ly/4to8l1a

07/30/2026

Is your child with hearing loss getting ready for a new year at school? Here are some important things to talk about before their first day!

Curious little minds are always full of questions! And one of the easiest ways to encourage that curiosity? Ask question...
07/22/2026

Curious little minds are always full of questions! And one of the easiest ways to encourage that curiosity? Ask questions right alongside them!

Swipe for simple ways to spark conversation and language while exploring the backyard with your kiddo or taking a walk together!

“Seas” the day! 🌊☀️ Beach trips are packed with opportunities to build new words and language skills! From sandy toes an...
07/16/2026

“Seas” the day! 🌊☀️ Beach trips are packed with opportunities to build new words and language skills!

From sandy toes and crashing waves to seashells and sandcastles, every beach adventure is a chance to grow vocabulary through fun conversations.🏖️

Try practicing beach-day phrases together:
🐚 “I found a big shell!”
🪣 “Can we build a sandcastle?”
🪏 “I would like a blue shovel please!”
Little moments in the sun can make a big splash in your child’s language learning!

07/14/2026

Playing sports and participating in activities is such a fun and important part of childhood!

Is your child with hearing loss playing baseball? ⚾️ Watch how Bobby puts his helmet on over his hearing devices before a game!

Watch the story of a young boy named Aiden connecting with new friends on his T-ball team: https://bit.ly/4voGqPL

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Philadelphia, PA
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