Anonymous
03/17/2019 16:42
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
My mom has mild hearing loss. The default voice of my siblings and I is LOUD. Comes in handy when doing presentations. I'm sure everyone around me in my open-plan office is relieved when I'm out, though.
Anonymous
03/16/2019 22:55
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
Nothing to add here other than to thank OP for posting. I've always had poor hearing in my left ear. Good to know that I'm not alone.
Anonymous
03/16/2019 20:18
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Get a hearing aid. I did, at 47. Plus kids are hard to hear anyway when in front of you, well for me. It is not cheap but I got a hearing aid as I promised myself I will not be one of those stubborn people who refuse to get it as they lose their hearing, that is my grandma, now my mom, my FIL, my aunt.... The thing is people act like you are an idiot when you have hearing impairment. Yet, nobody is telling a blind person to just walk down the darn stairs, are they? What I found is that no matter how many times you tell even your spouse and kids and even you own mother that can't hear not to tell you thinks when you are upstairs and they are downstairs, people still do it! And then it is still your fault. Sadly, the only option was for me to get a hearing aid, as I realized people will continue to be ignorant when it comes to hearing impediment. It is like I became an idiot!
I am totally deaf in one ear. If people are talking from that direction, usually I can't hear them at all. My experience is people think I'm being a jerk and ignoring them - a deliberate snub! - when I simply never heard them at all.
A hearing aid doesn't really help with this, unfortunately, because it only works in the good ear, and I'm still deaf on the other side.
I am so sorry to hear that! I hear much worse on my right ear, so I experienced similar, but nothing like you! I wish there was something that could help you.
Anonymous
03/15/2019 10:27
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
Anonymous wrote:Get a hearing aid. I did, at 47. Plus kids are hard to hear anyway when in front of you, well for me. It is not cheap but I got a hearing aid as I promised myself I will not be one of those stubborn people who refuse to get it as they lose their hearing, that is my grandma, now my mom, my FIL, my aunt.... The thing is people act like you are an idiot when you have hearing impairment. Yet, nobody is telling a blind person to just walk down the darn stairs, are they? What I found is that no matter how many times you tell even your spouse and kids and even you own mother that can't hear not to tell you thinks when you are upstairs and they are downstairs, people still do it! And then it is still your fault. Sadly, the only option was for me to get a hearing aid, as I realized people will continue to be ignorant when it comes to hearing impediment. It is like I became an idiot!
I am totally deaf in one ear. If people are talking from that direction, usually I can't hear them at all. My experience is people think I'm being a jerk and ignoring them - a deliberate snub! - when I simply never heard them at all.
A hearing aid doesn't really help with this, unfortunately, because it only works in the good ear, and I'm still deaf on the other side.
Anonymous
03/15/2019 10:16
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
Get a hearing aid. I did, at 47. Plus kids are hard to hear anyway when in front of you, well for me. It is not cheap but I got a hearing aid as I promised myself I will not be one of those stubborn people who refuse to get it as they lose their hearing, that is my grandma, now my mom, my FIL, my aunt.... The thing is people act like you are an idiot when you have hearing impairment. Yet, nobody is telling a blind person to just walk down the darn stairs, are they? What I found is that no matter how many times you tell even your spouse and kids and even you own mother that can't hear not to tell you thinks when you are upstairs and they are downstairs, people still do it! And then it is still your fault. Sadly, the only option was for me to get a hearing aid, as I realized people will continue to be ignorant when it comes to hearing impediment. It is like I became an idiot!
Anonymous
03/13/2019 23:23
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
They do make microphones that can go right to a hearing aid. My son's teacher will use one when he goes to 4K and he wears a hearing aid. He uses a Ponto from Oticon medical and I've met adults that use one as well and say it has changed their life. It's not cheap though.
Anonymous
03/13/2019 22:37
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
I don’t have hearing issues but can’t hear dd in the stroller. It’s just hard with her turned away.
Anonymous
03/13/2019 22:34
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
Anonymous wrote:I just bend down a lot and ask them to repeat.
Me again - I had the Stokke Xplory stroller for my second child, a neat contraption that elevates the child and can be turned to face you. It was so wonderful interacting with DC2 in that way, in part because I could hear her so much better!
Anonymous
03/13/2019 22:31
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
My DH has hearing aids. They are pretty cool. He controls them with his phone.
Anonymous
03/13/2019 21:32
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
If this is a general problem for you, you could look into hearing aids.
Anonymous
03/13/2019 21:31
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
Can anyone hear their toddler well? They’re so short and never face you while they’re speaking!
I get it OP. Sadly my son still mumbles at 10 so it’s still an issue. At least I know now that it’s not me, it’s definitely him.
I get it OP. Sadly my son still mumbles at 10 so it’s still an issue. At least I know now that it’s not me, it’s definitely him.
Anonymous
03/13/2019 21:27
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
OP here; ok, thanks! Acceptance works.
Anonymous
03/13/2019 21:26
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
If no ideas here, I think it's okay to just let this be what it is for you.
My kids both have raspy unusual deep voices. I have a very hard time hearing them when we are in the car, especially if I'm driving. They just know that and if they really need to say something shout or wait until I can turn and look at them.
In the stroller I would walk around and face them if they were trying to say something but it was clear dialog had to wait.
My kids both have raspy unusual deep voices. I have a very hard time hearing them when we are in the car, especially if I'm driving. They just know that and if they really need to say something shout or wait until I can turn and look at them.
In the stroller I would walk around and face them if they were trying to say something but it was clear dialog had to wait.
Anonymous
03/13/2019 21:24
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
I just bend down a lot and ask them to repeat.
Anonymous
03/13/2019 21:21
Subject: Tips for when a parent has mild hearing issues?
My hearing is poor when background noise is present. I have a 2.5 year old and infant and SAH. I’m finding it difficult to hear my toddler when we are out walking in the stroller (we live in the city, so when we go out it is almost always via stroller). Toddler trying to talk to me from the seat (infant is in carrier) and the street traffic is loud enough (to me) so that I can’t make out the words. I found myself thinking today that it would be great to have a headset that was connected to a mic on the toddler, that I could put on us when we go out. But I don’t think this exists. Anyone else have hearing issues and have come up with good ways to understand your kids?