About Teens
Chapter 27: ABOUT TEENS I was talking to a good friend of mine who is a little further along in the parenting journey—hers in college, mine in high school—and we both admitted how few people......
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Harper Soars with her Magic Ears!
Available in Hard Cover, Paper Back, and ePub!
Harper, a tenacious tween, has a witty way of storytelling that resonates with young readers. Beautifully illustrated, this #1 New Release children’s book also offers inspiration, encouragement, and hope to anyone who has a to navigate hearing loss or any other challenge.
I am happy to share my latest book with you:
Through the Fog
“Navigating life’s challenges while raising kids with hearing loss”
When my first child was identified with a hearing loss, I traveled through stages of grief and arrived at a place of acceptance. And no one should have to walk this path alone. A collection of personal heartfelt stories from my blog, My Battle Call, this book is for anyone moving through grief or difficult times hoping to find a path forward. Even when the future seems unsure, this collection of stories provides a dose of hope and encouragement.
No matter how thick the fog is during life’s messy middle, the light will shine through if you just hang on long enough and give yourself grace.
“I’m so happy to have read this book. As a mama of a child with hearing loss, this book spoke volumes. I am getting through the fog with a glimpse of the rainbow shining through. I couldn’t put this down. I cried, I laughed, and most importantly, I felt a sense of comfort knowing I wasn’t alone!” ~Shawn
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Selective Hearing?
I remember a time I was at the park when my kids were little with a group of moms and kids....
She Didn’t Hear You!
I’ll never forget the time my child came home from elementary school confused and upset after being reprimanded on the playground....
Find strength in the man upstairs
A few things I want to share with my kids as they become teenagers: Find strength in your gifts and humility in your weaknesses. Choose being courageous over being perfect. Admit your mistakes. Take r...
Precious Scribbles on Easter Morning
My dad died of cancer a little more than five months after this photo was taken. I traveled home from school to spend Easter Sunday with him, my mom was working in the hospital in......
Nevermind
I asked a group of readers who are deaf or hard of hearing what it feels like when someone says NEVERMIND. Many of the feelings were universal, things those with natural hearing take for granted......
When He’s 16
When he’s 16: There are irrational emotions arise in his heart and plummet into his gut without warning. There is acne and body odor and other physiological weirdness, with whiskers and mustaches, l...
Dear Insurance Company
This is my daughter, Harper. She is twelve and was born with severe hearing loss. That means she could not hear anything other than doors slamming, drums, thunder, or a freight train....
How Dismissive Wave Impacted a Woman who is Deaf
Those who are part of the deaf and hard of hearing community are facing unique challenges during this global pandemic. Kimberly Fugate, a toddler support teacher at the Center for Children in Lexingto...
A Wish For My Daughter as She Becomes a Teenager
Dear Daughter, As you prepare to become a teenager, here are a few things I wish for you: May you always find the beauty in nature: oceans, trees, mountains. May you always know your body is a temple,...
“I love watching you play”
Parents. Stop the madness. The lectures. The play-by-plays. The analysis. The should’ve, could’ve...Look around and you will see on every court, field, ballpark...All the talk. Think about it. As ...
Growing Up as the Middle Child is the Best
“I call the backseat!” Pushing my way through the open car door, leaping over the middle seat, I threw myself into the rear-facing third row of our baby blue 1971 station wagon. With less than a s...
The Four Words I Hate
When my baby was diagnosed with hearing loss, I did not want to hear the word FINE. Because, here’s the thing. In those early days—it was NOT fine. None of it. I was scared. I was sad. I was overw...
To the Kid With an IEP
As the school year comes to an end, I’d like to give a big SHOUT OUT to all the kids who had an IEP and made it through the year! Here’s the thing. There probably will not be an award ceremony for...
Why I Finally Waved the White Flag and Went to Therapy
After a very heart-to-heart talk with my friend and Ob/Gyn, we formed an action plan. One of those things included talking about some of the things I have stuffed down deep....
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