To My Teacher - What I Want To Share With You About My Hearing Loss 
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. She was.....
I don’t underestimate the power of positivity and shared experiences. You’ll get that here through heartfelt stories, children’s books, resources, eBooks, and more.
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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 book also offers inspiration, encouragement, and hope to anyone who has a to navigate hearing loss or any other challenge.
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This resource includes:
Guided exercises to help you gain clarity about how you want to influence your child to thrive.
Personal stories and heartfelt reflections.
A template to coaches ~ it sparks the thought behind how you can intentionally communicate with those who will interact with your child.
Encouragement! I don’t underestimate the power of positivity.
Dedicated opportunity throughout for you to personalize and actively put pen to paper.
A real, but optimistic approach that proves your child who is hard of hearing CAN and WILL thrive.
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