# @mama.hu.hears on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C_-3gSaOG1A
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/23288338-mamahuhears-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-09-16T15:01:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Michelle Hu•Hard of Hearing•Audiologist (@mama.hu.hears) — https://gondola.cc/mama.hu.hears

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If you have a child that is d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing tap here...

If your child has just been identified as deaf/hard of hearing, or if you've been on this road for a while already, I want you to know that you're doing a fantastic job.

❤️It's important to remember that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting a DHH child. Every child is unique, and every family's journey is different.

A piece of advice that I love to give to parents is to focus on the positive.

It's easy to get bogged down in the challenges associated with being DHH, but it's important to meet yourself where you are- give yourself and your child grace, and space to feel what you feel and acknowledge that you might feel sad or frustrated. When we do this, oftentimes we find a little bit of space has been created to now see the accomplishments, progress made and JOYS that come with parenting.

❤️Celebrate your child's successes, big and small, and take pride in their achievements.

Also, don't forget to take care of yourself.

Parenting is hard work.

Make time for self-care, get enough rest, and prioritize activities that bring you joy.

❤️Leave a comment below or send me a DM, I'd love to connect and chat about this.

ID: Michelle, a woman with dark hair of Asian decent wearing a yellow romper smiling and looking at one of her young daughters.

📸: theleoloves

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