tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735842694793972705.post8266291018797078592..comments2023-03-31T07:47:40.193-05:00Comments on Sophia's Grace: "Mom, what is on her head?"Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391959098262574838noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735842694793972705.post-30284595359172119972011-03-19T15:20:23.861-05:002011-03-19T15:20:23.861-05:00Sorry, I'm a little behind on my blog reading....Sorry, I'm a little behind on my blog reading... I love Sophie updates though! I'm so glad you found my cards helpful! It's still tough for me, and I cry when I see/hear kids ask about it. I try to pull myself together and give a good answer, but it really pains me. I think it gets easier with time, but I guess the question is just how much?!?PolyglotMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359518388037465144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735842694793972705.post-39778847715342119682011-03-15T19:57:38.820-05:002011-03-15T19:57:38.820-05:00I've been wanting to order the cards too, they...I've been wanting to order the cards too, they're such a great idea. I tell kids who ask that they're Aiden's "magic ears" because his ears don't work like theirs do, that without his magic ears, he can't hear at all. The worse though is when adults stare and don't stop. I'd rather they ask questions and strike up a conversation than stare. I need to get the nerve to walk right up to them and educate them. I understand, but seriously, look once, maybe twice, but then go on about your business if you're not going to ask a question.tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440760114820803415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735842694793972705.post-35359931375679741392011-03-15T06:48:47.177-05:002011-03-15T06:48:47.177-05:00Early on, before Allison's hair was long enoug...Early on, before Allison's hair was long enough to cover her CI, I took her with me to the grocery store, the cashier noticed and asked what was on her head, I explained to her and her comment to me was "how sad" I told her don't be sad for Allison, be happy that there is the technology to help my deaf daughter hear and talk, boy did that shut her up fast. <br />Most of the time when I saw people staring or whispering and pointing, I would tell them what they are. I don't think we have to chase people down,but if the opportunity arises, talk openly and honestly about them, take pride in the fact that your daughter can hear and talk. Most people will be thrilled that they learned something new.Bill and Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582099516671121623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735842694793972705.post-61388029133441260962011-03-11T20:14:28.067-05:002011-03-11T20:14:28.067-05:00When kids notice Lily's CIs and ask about them...When kids notice Lily's CIs and ask about them, I just tell them they help her to be able to hear. When parents apologize, I tell them not to worry about it...asking is the only way they will learn. It hasn't really bothered me so much yet. The only thing that has really bothered me is when Lily was really tiny and wearing hearing aids. Someone at my grandmother's church said, "What is THAT on her ears?" Let me know how it goes with the cards. Sounds like a great idea!Lily's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784536164131789981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735842694793972705.post-33454512183614114562011-03-10T21:20:22.317-05:002011-03-10T21:20:22.317-05:00Unfortunately there are still people who don't...Unfortunately there are still people who don't know how to address the unfamiliar. Education about CIs is very much needed. <br />The cards would be a wonderful idea.Debbienoreply@blogger.com