The Parenting Journey, Raising Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children - Paperback

by Karen Putz (Author)

"Your baby is deaf/hard of hearing."Those are the words that begin the Parenting Journey of raising deaf and hard of hearing children. Today, babies have their hearing levels tested shortly after birth. The Parenting Journey offers a unique look into the journey--one that is often filled with twists and turns. Karen Putz grew up hard of hearing and became deaf as a teen. When her own kids began losing their hearing, she figured she had all the answers as a professional and as a deaf person. She quickly learned it was a whole other ballgame to be a parent of deaf and hard of hearing kids. Karen shares the twists and turns of her journey and the wisdom she's learned along the way. The Parenting Journey includes stories from a variety of parents who share their experiences.

Author Biography

Karen Putz is a deaf mom to three deaf and hard of hearing teens. She is a Passion Coach, speaker and author of several books. She is the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infusion at Hands & Voices, a parent-driven organization which provides support to families with deaf and hard of hearing children. For fun, Karen plays on the water as a competitive barefoot water skier.