{"id":2189,"date":"2022-11-04T13:54:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T18:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/?p=2189"},"modified":"2022-11-04T13:55:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T18:55:00","slug":"tips-for-sharing-the-holiday-cheer-with-children-who-have-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/tips-for-sharing-the-holiday-cheer-with-children-who-have-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Sharing the Holiday Cheer with Children Who Have Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> estimates that approximately one to three per 1,000 children has hearing loss<\/a>, while other studies have shown rates from two to five per 1,000 children have the condition. If there\u2019s a child in your life who experiences hearing loss, follow our tips below to share the holiday cheer with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even though holiday music is festive and enjoyed by many, playing it too loud can make a child, or anyone else with hearing loss, have a hard time following along during conversations. If you wish to play music, keep it very low, but consider turning it off completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Them a Good Seat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day, make sure the child has a front-row seat. Put them in the center of the table at dinner and the front of the crowd during the gifts and stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sit Next to Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a large dinner planned with lots of guests, it\u2019s especially important that you sit next to the child so you can help them follow along with the conversations, let them in on the jokes and make sure they don\u2019t feel left out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They may utilize technology to help them hear. You can help them out by visiting CRAFT<\/a> to make centerpieces that can hold their FM microphone, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach Them About Traditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teach them explicitly about any traditions you follow so that they know what to expect throughout the holiday. You should also tell them in advance if you\u2019re deviating from any usual traditions so they aren\u2019t confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask Them About New Traditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the child in your life if they have any ideas for new traditions they\u2019d like to start. You may be surprised and excited about their ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a Thoughtful Gift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can, try to get the child in your life a gift that will enhance their listening and language skills, or something that will provide hours of creative play and stimulate conversations. Maybe you could even gift them something that will result in lots of quality time together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about pediatric hearing loss<\/a> or to schedule an appointment, call River ENT<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n