23 Part 2. Family Spotlight Mom and Grandma

On episode 23, we share part one of a two-part series with Molly and Linda. Molly is the parent and Linda is the grandparent of a two-year-old boy who uses cochlear implants. Molly and Linda share about their experience first learning of Lucas’s hearing diagnosis shortly following his birth, his family’s decision to pursue cochlear implants, and their early experiences with audiology and Early Intervention services. Throughout our conversation, Molly and Linda reflect on their relationships with Lucas and each other as they supported one another throughout the early stages following Lucas’s diagnosis with hearing loss. - We are currently working on an episode featuring our listeners, our staff, and our fellow colleagues in hearing loss. We would love for you to share with us about anything related to how or what you are doing during this time of Covid-19. Send an email or voice memo to [email protected]. Find instructions on how to make a voice memo using your phone in today’s show notes at childsvoice.org/podcast. - Find us @childs_voice, @tatumfritzSLP, @wendydetersSLP, @ms_elise_sunshine. Email us at [email protected]. Follow along with the episode transcript and find episode show notes at childsvoice.org/podcast. - [Child’s Voice is a listening and spoken language program for children with hearing loss. Views expressed on the show, both by the guest and by the hosts, may not necessarily represent the views of Child’s Voice.]