# @mama.hu.hears on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSXjO_vkroE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37990143-mamahuhears-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-17T14:30:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Michelle Hu•Hard of Hearing•Audiologist (@mama.hu.hears) — https://gondola.cc/mama.hu.hears

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The holidays are full of joy, laughter, and big energy… but for our kids (especially DHH kiddos), all that noise and talking can empty their listening tanks fast. 🎧💨

If your child starts melting down, zoning out, or asking to leave, it does not mean they are ungrateful or “just cranky.” It usually means their brain is done working overtime to keep up.

Need some ways to refill that listening tank? Try:
🧣 Sneaking away to a quiet room for a snuggle + book
🚶🏽‍♀️ Taking a short walk outside together
🎧 Letting them take a “devices off” or headphone break
🧩 Doing a calm one-on-one activity (coloring, puzzles, card game)
😴 Giving permission to sit with you on the side and just observe

And yes, you can take that quiet-time break with them. Both of you get a reset, and your child learns that protecting their energy is okay. I know when my hearing kids need a quiet timeout, I am more than happy to go with them. 💛

What helps your kiddo (or you!) recharge during holiday chaos?

#ListeningFatigue #DeafAndHardOfHearing #DHHKids #HolidayOverload #SensoryBreak #ParentingTools #InclusionMatters #HearingLossAwareness #MamaHuHears #HolidaySelfCare

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deafandhardofhearing, hearinglossawareness, holidayoverload, listeningfatigue, inclusionmatters, holidayselfcare, dhhkids, sensorybreak, mamahuhears, parentingtools

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