# @mama.hu.hears on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DDpSuujtKyJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/25500621-mamahuhears-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-12-16T16:01:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Michelle Hu•Hard of Hearing•Audiologist (@mama.hu.hears) — https://gondola.cc/mama.hu.hears

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🎄Holidays and big gatherings can be scary and stressful when you are DHH in a hearing world. Here are 6 tips and things to know to help you and/or your child have the best experience possible. 

1- Use a transcription app like Live Transcribe from google or Live Caption on apple. These are amazing tools that can help to make auditory conversations more accessible. 

2- Learn a Holiday Song in ASL (or Auslan or BSL) ...and involve your family/friends! This can be a fun and ACCESSIBLE activity for everyone. 

3- Put hearing devices in a dry storage box. Although it’s not summer, lots of kids get hot and sweaty in the winter wearing sweaters and hats! 

4- Go shopping during the week. Avoid weekends if possible to limit overstimulation from crowds. 

5- Get a Bluetooth lapel mic. Use Live Transcribe for yourself or for your children who can read. You can utilize this at places of worship, classes, lectures, story times, etc. Get out of your comfort zone and practice advocating. You may be pleasantly surprised by how many want to help you! 

6- Be prepared that your DHH child may be fatigued more easily - plan for breaks and perhaps one less activity if possible!

🎄Holiday/family fun can drain your child more quickly than you’d think. The holidays can be a fun time for everyone - we just need to prepare! I hope these tips make it a little easier for you! Do you have more tips? Share them below!

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