Our family's journey raising a deaf child bilingually

We're so glad you're here

In October 2019, our son Cooper was diagnosed with full sensorineural hearing loss in both ears as a result of Waardenburg Syndrome. After an array of emotions and lots of processing, we decided to share Cooper's journey in hopes of educating others about hearing loss and offering hope to those in the same situation.

We know it's scary to walk this road, especially at the beginning. As new parents, we found comfort in other's sharing their stories of hearing loss and children. Because of that, we wanted to do that for someone else who is on this same path. We're here to share the good, the bad, the difficult, the rewarding — all of it.

Amazon Bestselling Author of The ABCs of Inclusion

a picture book about disabilities

The ABCs of Inclusion is a picture book about disabilities. Meet 26 real kiddos with diagnoses like autism, hearing loss, epilepsy, and Down syndrome. It teaches young readers that it’s okay to be different—in fact, it’s what makes us special!

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The ABCs of Inclusion is a picture book about disabilities. Meet 26 real kiddos with diagnoses like autism, hearing loss, epilepsy, and Down syndrome. It teaches young readers that it’s okay to be different—in fact, it’s what makes us special!

 “The ABCs of Inclusion” named Gold in Mom’s Choice Awards

Yay! I am honored to announce that The ABCs of Inclusion has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award®. After been rigorously evaluated by a panel of MCA evaluators, The ABCs...
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Accessible Version of “The ABCs of Inclusion” Awarded CIPA Gold Award

I'm proud to announce that the CIPA (Colorado Independent Publishers Association) awarded the accessible audiobook version of "The ABCs of Inclusion" the Gold 1st Place Book Award. Huge thank you...
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Writing this post has been on my to-do list for quite some time…and as I am getting more and more messages pertaining to it, I figured it’s time.  This post...

"Parenthood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you'd have. It's about understanding your child is exactly the person they are supposed to be. And, if you're lucky, they might be the teacher who turns you into the person you're supposed to be."

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Are we gonna keep loving rainbow flags?
At the beginning of this journey, I never could have imagined jokes like this being the regular for our family. But sometimes you just gotta laugh. 

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We’re from Minnesooooota! Doncha know? 

Some family fun on this wintery day. (Coop’s addition at the end was obviosuly the most important)

What would you add to this list? 

#minnesota #winter #icestorm #minnesotasnow #werefromminnesota
See guys! Brandon exists and even smiles! ❤️🤣
Hehe. Kids are fun. 🫠

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