How Parents Can Make Hearing Protection Fun With Kid Friendly Accessories

A kid at a concert with hearing protection.

How Parents Can Make Hearing Protection Fun With Kid Friendly Accessories Ask any parent what their greatest responsibility is as a parent, and they will give you a litany of important protections. They will list learning to stay safe when crossing the street, learning to safely swim, ride a bike, getting needed vaccines, keeping nefarious […]

Hear Their Stories: Copelin’s Microtia and Atresia Journey

At Hearts for Hearing, every story is unique, just like each journey through hearing loss. For many parents, the path can be daunting, especially after a diagnosis. This was the reality for Copelin’s family when their son was born with unilateral Microtia and Atresia.

World renowned Audiologist, Hearing Scientist, and Author to Join Hearts for Hearing

René H. Gifford, Ph.D., CCC-A is joining Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma as Chief of Research and Audiology beginning January 2025. Gifford currently holds the Fred H. Bess Chair in Audiology, is a tenured Professor of Hearing & Speech Sciences, and Director of the Implantables, Hearing Enhancement, & Amplification Research (I HEAR) Laboratory at Vanderbilt University in the School of Medicine. “We are thrilled to have a hearing healthcare expert […]

Tips for Communicating With a Child With Hearing Loss

Any adult, whether a parent or a teacher, can become frustrated when attempting to communicate with a child who has a hearing loss. The child can become frustrated as well, so it’s crucial to be patient and not convey any disapproval. If you are a parent, teacher, or family member, what follows are some important […]

Understanding Early Signs of Hearing Loss in Children

When you smile and talk to your baby, they laugh and giggle back. However, when there is a loud noise that startles everyone, they don’t flinch. It is imperative that parents note these kinds of anomalies as they can be early signs of hearing loss. Let’s look further into understanding early signs of hearing loss […]

Can Headphones and Earbuds Cause Hearing Loss?

lady with earbuds in.

Rarely do we see a young adult in public without an earbud in their ears. Headphones are a bit more cumbersome, but teens still find them a way to escape from their surroundings. We all enjoy listening to music no matter our age, but younger people rely on music to pass the time. So, can […]

What is Tinnitus?

the word tinnitus is spelled out with wooden blocks

Tinnitus is defined as a perception of sound when no external noise is present, most often noticed during quiet activities.

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