What To Do When Someone Tells You Not To Sign With Your Child
What would you do when someone tells you not to sign with your child? My daughter, Coral was learning two languages at the same time, English and American Sign Language
I Have A Built-In Interpreter
Sometimes, people will say, “Hey, you have a built-in interpreter,” when they find out I have a hearing child. I laugh and joke about it. I created an interpreter and
The Shock Of Raising A Hearing Child
For a typical hearing person, the question whether they will raise a hearing or deaf child is not even on their mind. Yet, for me, I wondered that growing up. I
The Beginning: Realizing She Has Deaf Parents
If you have been following my blog, you probably already know that Mr. Tropical and I are Deaf and Coral (2.5) is hearing. She does not know that she has
How To Stop The Cycle Of Deaf Isolation
When I was younger, I made a promise to myself and I am so glad I am sticking to that promise. I promised myself that when I have my own family,
My Daughter Doesn’t Know She Is A Child of Deaf Adults
My daughter, Coral doesn’t know she is a child of deaf adults (CODA). We have been pretending to be hearing for a bit longer than two years now. We rocked
