On Children and Parenting

As you gather your kids wear or kids shirt around the house and out the hamper, make certain to check the pockets and empty them out. You also need to close all zippers to prevent them from snagging. It is wise if you mind the newer clothes labels and follow their instructions carefully. To prevent fading, turn the colored clothes inside out. Always remember to separate denims and whites from colored clothes to avoid damaging them. If there are any stains, make sure they are pre-treated and holes or tears are sewn before putting them in the washer.

Separate lint producing kids clothes like dark clothes from those that attract lint. Wash bright colors kids wear with cold water. Though dryers are very much convenient, hanging clothes on a clothesline will extend their life immeasurably. If

When Estelle was diagnosed as severely deaf when she was 18 months old, Estelle’s mum, Joanna was devastated. “All I wanted was to speak to another parent of a deaf child who could tell me that Estelle would be okay,” she says. “Instead I was given a ‘showbag’ full of dry medical brochures and sent home to deal with my child’s hearing loss. I sat on my bed and cried for days.”

Joanna’s story isn’t an isolated one. More than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing families who have little or no experience of deafness. For many of these parents, their child is often the first deaf person they have ever met. No wonder so many report feeling isolated and confused following the diagnosis.

Parents of deaf children can feel overwhelmed by the choices that have to be made as to how to best support their child. Without being