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<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/N8_220526_04_Bowling_Alley_4498-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A Cochlear Nucleus recipient with a group of friends smiling and talking at a bowling alley." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high">Research shows that children with hearing loss can be at risk of delayed social skill development needed to &#8220;fit in&#8221; at school and beyond, compared to their hearing peers. “Because of their hearing loss, they grow up in a ‘hearing bubble’ where it is difficult to easily participate in conversation with friends and family when &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/help-your-child-improve-their-social-skills-with-a-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

4 tips to help your child improve social skills with a cochlear implant

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/220525_02_Airport_1421-300x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async">What to know before you go Note important phone numbers, email addresses and website information of your hearing health professional and doctor in case you have any issues while traveling. Visit the Cochlear™ Clinic Finder to locate the closest clinic for where you’re staying. Change your microphone covers if needed to avoid any disruption to &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/travel-checklist-with-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

Read below for your essential travel checklist for your cochlear implant

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Piper-Princess-Pic-scaled-e1761854581485-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async">“Piper failed her newborn hearing test in the hospital and then failed again a couple of weeks later. At three months old, our local children’s hospital (Akron Children’s Hospital) conducted an auditory brainstem response (ABR) test. This test can tell how the cochlea and the brain pathways for hearing are working. After the test was &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/bilateral-kanso-sound-processors/">Continued</a>

How bilateral Kanso Sound Processors helped young Piper hear and thrive

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/60_YEAR_OLD_FACETIME-300x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Being able to stream audio from a smartphone or other device is often referred to as direct streaming. You can experience high quality sound streamed direct to your Nucleus® Nexa™ sound processor from compatible smartphones and devices. How direct streaming helps you hear more clearly Much research has been done on how direct streaming can &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/wireless-streaming-from-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

How to make the most of phone calls, music and more with wireless streaming from your cochlear implant

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2_YEAR_OLD_MUSIC_1_CMYK-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Two toddlers playing with musical toys on a carpeted floor in a living room, with a woman sitting on a sofa in the background." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Did you know there’s a strong connection between musical activities and the development of speech and language skills in children with hearing loss or cochlear implants? Here are eight ways to incorporate musical activities into your child’s daily life to help boost their communication skills.&#160; 1. Start as soon as you can&#160; Children can benefit &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/8-ways-to-use-singing-and-music-to-boost-your-childs-brain-development/">Continued</a>

8 ways to use singing and music to boost your child’s brain development

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cochlear_Mariana-077-300x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A swimmer sitting cross-legged by a pool, adjusting goggles, with Cochlear accessory cases on the ground." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">While Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ sound processors are splash-proof, dust-proof and water resistant, the Aqua+&#160;silicone sleeve provides added protection in salt-water and rushing water, &#160;keeping your child’s sound processor water-safe while helping them to hear when in the water. &#160;&#160; Here are three benefits of the Aqua+ for your child to enjoy the water while protecting &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/water-activities-for-a-child-with-a-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

Sports, swimming, and beach holidays—navigating water activities for a child with a cochlear implant

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Bernie_146A4136-8-Bit-TIFF-2-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Feeling tired and stressed from listening is real. You must focus harder than your hearing peers just to hear and communicate. Listening fatigue is commonly reported by recipients. It happens when the brain gets tired from focusing on listening, especially in difficult situations such as noisy places, group conversations, or virtual meetings. Beyond tiredness, it &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/cochlear/community/navigating-listening-fatigue/">Continued</a>

Learn about strategies for navigating listening fatigue

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC00973-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Experiencing hearing loss and navigating solutions is often an emotional—and overwhelming—process. As a loved one looking for ways to offer support, a reassuring and calm presence is vital in helping those with hearing loss seek help quickly and select the best solution for them. After all, family and friends truly understand the profound effect hearing &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/support-your-loved-one-hearing-appointment-2/">Continued</a>

How to support your loved one at a hearing appointment—and beyond

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cochlear-implants-for-children-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Little girl and woman read a book in bed next to a bedside lamp" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Today, we’re going to focus on auditory/verbal strategies and how you can use everyday routines to boost your child’s listening and talking skills. Some routines that may be part of your day include:&#160; Washing clothes Checking the mailbox Watering the garden Washing the dishes Putting away clothes Putting away toys Cleaning the floors Cooking a &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/build-your-childs-language-skills/">Continued</a>

How to build your child’s language skills with simple everyday tasks

<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/M1_1375-300x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Being active is important for your health, your mind and it’s also key to staying positive. Not sure how to get started or looking for tips for trying out something new? Here are some common FAQs to help. Can I get my sound processor wet? Your Cochlear™ Nucleus® NexaTM&#160;Sound Processor is splash-proof and dust-proof with &#8230; <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/being-active-with-cochlear-implant/">Continued</a>

FAQs for being active with your cochlear implant

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