Listen today as Listen as Dr. Hu and I discuss why over-the-counter hearing aids aren't appropriate for children and why a child should see a pediatric audiologist. Dr. Michelle Hu realized that as her pediatric audiology patients started growing up and having children of their own they had a different set of questions than when they were her patients, so she decided to create an Instagram account called mama hu hears. She’s also created an online program for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Not to tell parents what to do, but to offer all of the resources, information, d ..read more

Meet Alison Larson. You are in for a treat as Alison shares her story from finding out that her newborn hadn’t passed the newborn hearing screen to an informed and empowered mom to a now 3-year-old. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between. Msg if you would like a transcript of this audio.  Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are ..read more

Meet Michelle! Michelle has a 14 year old son with hearing loss who was diagnosed late with progressive loss. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between. Her son is currently thriving! So if you are in the messy middle hopefully this conversation with give you hope, and the courage to make the best decisions for your child. Meet Michelle! Michelle has a 14 year old son with hearing loss who was diagnosed late with progressive loss. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and d ..read more

Episode 37: Gretchen Fors - EHDI (Early Hearing Detection Intervention) 2023 Conference Presentation. Thinking ouside the box of the traditional model of parent to parent support. How a parent to parent podcast highlighting parents sharing their personal journeys can help education and empower parents. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/support ..read more

Today I interviewed Allison Higley. Allison works for Idaho Parents Unlimited which is the parent training center and also the family to family health information center. Idaho Parents Unlimited fills both of those roles in Idaho. You can check out their website at https://ipulidaho.org/ Idaho Parents Unlimited Podcast: https://direct.me/unlimitedparenting Find them on social media: @idahoparentsunlimited https://www.facebook.com/IdahoParentsUnlimited You can find your States parent training center here:  https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ You can find your States Family t ..read more

Episode 35: Tara Billman… Coach for Moms who feel overwhelmed, lost and alone in their child's physical or mental health diagnosis to cope with perspective, peace and purpose. Enjoy the interview and if you would like to contact Tara you can find her at these locations. Instagram: @tarabillmancoaching FB: https://www.facebook.com/CoachTara1/ website: liveonpurposecoaching.com Plus if you are attending the EDHI conference in Cincinnati, Ohio this year I would love to meet you at my presentation. I will be presenting on Monday, March 6th at 2:30 pm in room DECC 211. Can't wait to meet you!  ..read more

Meet Brian Darcy the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind Agency Administrator. It was so fun to have Brian on the podcast. Our family is so grateful for the outreach service we have received through the Idaho Educational Service for the Deaf and Blind. Listen as I interview Brian and he shares about all the resources they offer and share why going to a residential school might be the best fit for a child with hearing loss. Please email hearingmamastribe@gmail.com if you would like a copy of the transcript Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C83 ..read more

Episode 33: Demystifying the transition from Part C to Part B of Medicaid services I invited Lauren, from Episode 30, who is a teacher of the deaf and an adult with hearing loss back to share her wisdom about the transition from Part C to Part B medicaid services for a child with hearing loss. Even if you have private health insurance this episode is for YOU! I promise! I remember the first time one of my kids went through this transition of services I was super confused as to what was going on. Hopefully this will demystify this process a little. Lauren will inspire you and your child to have ..read more

I graduated from the college of nursing at Brigham Young university. I was honored to be on their college of nursing podcast. This episode is a rebroadcast of  my interview. The original audio can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-handoff/id1529152684?i=1000585527058 This episode features BYU nursing alumni: Gretchen Fors with three children who have suffered hearing loss, Gretchen is passionate about raising awareness of the importance of universal newborn hearing screenings and early intervention for children with hearing loss. The College of Nursing at Br ..read more

Meet Lauren, a teacher of the deaf, and an adult with hearing loss. Lauren shares her story about officially being diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of 20. As a child she knew that her left ear didn’t “work” like her right ear, but never knew the extent until she randomly took a hearing test just to help model a hearing test for a hesitant student while working as a teacher aid. That hearing test led her to make an appointment with an audiologist, and learning about her hearing loss inspired her to continue her education and become a teacher of the deaf. Lauren will inspire you and your c ..read more