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<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/230719_08_Home_Office_6873-300x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high">No matter what your occupation, returning to work after getting a cochlear implant can bring a mix of feelings. It’s okay to take this transition at your own pace. For some people, it’s a smooth return to the workplace while others report feeling anxious or not knowing when or how to talk about their hearing &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/returning-to-work-after-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

Tips to handle returning to work after a cochlear implant

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kanso2-Child-Aqua_01-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async">Here are some practical strategies to help boost your child’s resilience. 1. Ensure your child doesn’t feel “different” from hearing children Talk to your child about diversity and differences in positive ways. We all have strengths and weaknesses and it can help to model positive strengths-based language early on in a child’s life. Parent tip &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/building-your-childs-confidence-with-a-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

Strategies to build resilience and confidence in a child with a cochlear implant

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Hadley-profile-with-coffee-cup-e1758045818992-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Hadley is drinking her coffee in her home office showing her Baha 6 Max sound processor." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async">In 2015, Hadley, a busy mom of two and passionate runner, faced a life-altering challenge. One morning, she woke up with intense vertigo and flu-like symptoms. By the end of the day, she had lost all hearing in her left ear. Terrified and overwhelmed, Hadley’s first thoughts were of her children. “What if I never &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/bone-conduction/running-with-the-baha-sound-processor/">Continued</a>

Running safely with the Baha sound processor

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mathias-B-037-scaled-e1745253947700-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Finding the right words to explain your hearing journey and how others can help can seem daunting. Yet, it’s these conversations that pave the way for understanding, empathy, and the support that’s essential for your path forward. It also helps others as many won’t know how to find the words to ask you about your &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/new-sound-processor/">Continued</a>

These tips could help you talk to others about your new Cochlear sound processor

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/230722_14_Kindy_Class_15859-300x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A teacher reads a book to children sitting on cushions in a classroom. A red-haired boy sitting in the front row wears a Kanso 2 Sound Processor." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Classrooms are often challenging listening environments. They are typically filled with noise, people talking over each other and echoes, which make it especially difficult for children with hearing loss. Here’s how you can set your child up for success: 1. Advocate for your child at school Talk to your child’s teachers about their hearing loss, &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/help-your-child-in-school-with-a-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

Parents share tips for how to help your child thrive at school with a cochlear implant

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WEB-3917-kim-auclair-Marrie-Eve-Photo-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">A Journey Shaped by Hearing Loss “I was born with severe-to-profound hearing loss of unknown origin. From a very young age, I wore two hearing aids but at age eight, I decided to keep just one in my right ear—my left ear has no hearing. For a long time, I tried to downplay my communication &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/cochlear-implant-journey/">Continued</a>

Kim’s journey to a cochlear implant: a new beginning to hear and thrive

<img width="300" height="263" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nucleus-Smart-App-Mobile-Phone-Picture1.blog_-300x263.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Why might I want to change my processor settings? Every day you&#8217;re experiencing new sounds and adjustments to your listening experience. As you move through your day, Nucleus Nexa™ Sound Processors can sense and respond to changes in your environment, automatically adjusting your listening settings so you can hear more clearly. There may be times, &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/nucleus-smart-app-settings/">Continued</a>

Benefits and tips to using the Cochlear Nucleus Smart App to access your Cochlear account and adjust settings on the go

You’ve established new routines and strategies with your child. And you’ve shared your experience with loved ones, friends and colleagues. Another important step to improve your child’s hearing experience is to bring listening practice into your daily life. Ensuring your child has good access to sound and developing listening skills is important for speech development. &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/adjusting-to-a-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

3 ways to help your child adjust to having a cochlear implant

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/220528_11_Preschool_11445-300x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Children sitting on a rug in a classroom, playing musical instruments and smiling, with shelves and artwork in the background." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Research shows that children learn language best when they are allowed to lead a conversation and communicate about topics that interest them. In practice, this means giving your child the opportunity to take that first turn, so that you have something to respond to. This is called Observe, Wait and Listen, or the “OWL” strategy, &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/listening-practice-with-a-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

Listening practice is crucial: Here are 3 tips to get started

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Hi-res-002476-Ash-Nandi-060-scaled-e1752085971792-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Man wearing a Cochlear Nucleus 8 Sound Processor sits at a table looking at his phone." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Why is listening practice important? Dedicating time to doing regular listening and rehab exercises after initial activation is shown to be beneficial and can help you get the most out of your Nucleus® Nexa™ Sound Processor. Clinical studies also suggest that regularly doing rehab at home continues to benefit cochlear implant recipients who have been &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/daily-strategy-to-hear-best-with-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

Learn 8 listening tips to develop a daily strategy to help you hear your best with your cochlear implant

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