01/06/2026
These are some great reminders from .hu.hears as our Deaf and Hard of Hearing kids head back to school this week:
"Back to school after winter break can feel like hitting a brick wall for all of us.
For a couple of weeks you probably were not:
packing lunches every night,
remembering all the water bottles,
juggling homework, folders, and assignments.
So first of all, if you feel a little rusty, you are normal.
For our deaf and hard of hearing kiddos, this week is a big shift too. Their brains are jumping back into full time listening and paying attention in noisy classrooms, hallways, cafeterias and that is a workout.
A quick DHH reset checklist for the new term:
✅ Check earmolds for fit and comfort
✅ Make sure batteries are fresh or devices are fully charged
✅ Double check chargers are where they should be
✅ Test remote microphone systems
✅ Send a quick reminder to teachers about seating, lighting, and using the mic
And one more thing.
Expect that your child might come home extra tired, emotional, or quiet this week. Getting used to full days of listening again is hard work, even if they are happy to be back.
Build in a little after school decompression:
-a quiet snack,
-devices off break,
-book or show with captions,
-a cuddle before talking about the day.
You are not behind. You are just easing everyone back into the rhythm."
