Build Confidence
8 tips for parents to build confidence in kids with hearing loss
8 tips for parents to build confidence in kids with hearing loss
Practice active listening during conversations
Pay close attention to verbal and non-verbal cues and really try to understand what they are saying and feeling.
Value their opinions and foster sound decision making
Try to solve problems together in a positive and calm way and encourage them to think about the pros and cons by considering other perspectives.
Offer them space when they ask for it
If your child is slow to communicate with you, don't take it personally. Be supportive and remind them that you can talk to them when they are ready.
Give your child responsibility
Learning to manage new responsibilities is the first step in building independence. Start with small responsibilities and gradually take on larger and more complex responsibilities.
Praise your child
Use descriptive praise and encouragement to build confidence.
Create comfort in the familiar
Family rituals and routines can help children with hearing loss gain a sense of control and establish some predictability.
Reinforce truths about their hearing loss
Help children identify and resist negative influences by nurturing their pride and interest in exploration, and planning together to achieve future goals.
Seek out positive role models
Showing children with hearing loss positive role models can boost their self-confidence and inspire them to overcome challenges and achieve success in the future.