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A Tasty Treat
On Saturday, January 28th, Child's Voice hosted a Book Tasting for families.Students and their families gathered together to learn about new genres of books, find new ways to incorporate reading at home and enjoy some wonderful storytelling.
"Reading and literacy is a vehicle through which children and families can travel the world together," shared Dr. Michele Wilkins, Child's Voice Executive Director. "Adding this event, allows us to engage our families and showcase the many varieties of books for them to enjoy." Click here to read the full article.
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Meet our Team!
Read the latest on Dr. Dawn, Child's Voice Director of Audiology.
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Parent Resources
Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - June 11-16, 2017
The Institute is a one-week program for parents of children (0-5 years old) with hearing loss. Held at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois, this offers an opportunity to learn about hearing loss, support your child will need and resources available to families. For more information, contact the Institute at (800) 322-3722 or by email. Click here for the full flyer.
The Importance of Talk, Talk, Talk!
All our current and alumni families know that Child's Voice staff will tell you one of the most important things you can do for your child is talk to them! Talk aobut everything! How you're making dinner, what you see in the grocery store, what you see in your environment, etc. This article has some great suggestions to increase your child's vocabulary through... you guessed it, talk!
Lovin' Literacy - Improving Reading Comprehension
While a huge piece of reading is decoding the words on the page, an even bigger piece is comprehension. Does your child understand the words they just read? Are they able to accurately answer questions after they have read a passage?
This article provides you with six tips on helping your child improve reading comprehension skills.
Healthy Touchdown!
Who will win the Superbowl on Sunday? The Patriots? The Falcons? Superbowl Sunday is the second biggest day for food consumption - after Thanksgiving. Use this article to learn ten ways to eat healthy this weekend.
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Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Events
Eric Litwin Free Performance & Book Signing
Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and fall in love with books. Eric Litwin, author of the New York Times Best-Selling "Pete the Cat," "The Nuts," and "Groovy Joe," books will share his beloved songs and stories. Seating is limited so reserve your FREE seats today!
Click here for more details and to reserve your seat.
Child's Voice Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
At the Eric Litwin performance, Barnes & Noble Oak Brook will be offering his books for sale. Between this performance AND by using a
Book Fair voucher on Friday, February 17 - Saturday, February 18, 10% of sales will be donated to Child's Voice! (Please note, you MUST present a voucher for the sales to count for Child's Voice.)
Print out this voucher and share with friends and family!
MED-EL Mingle - Multiple Events
Our friends at MED-EL are hosting five open houses for individuals to learn about cochlear implant equipment, troubleshooting and rehab resources as well as connect with other families. At Child's Voice Wood Dale on February 1st, April 5th and June 7th. At Child's Voice Chicago on March 1st and May 3rd. Click here
for more details.
Parent Advocacy Training
Training is being offered at Child's Voice for parents of children with hearing loss and other special needs. This will include IDEA Law information. Click here for the full flyer with details.
Save the Date!
Child's Voice Golf Tournament
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Cantigny Golf Club
Autumn Gala
Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Morton Arboretum
Be sure you're following our social media sites to see the latest news, photos and fun updates from Child's Voice. Including updates on our programs and wonderful photos of our students!
Child's Voice social media accounts to follow - Facebook,
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News from our Friends & Partners
- A great article about the importance of Audiologists to a child's learning.
- Hearing Health & Technology Matters has released a number of publications relating to hearing aids, music and hearing loss. Click here for more.
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Help change the life of a child with hearing loss.
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Child's Voice
180 Hansen Court
Wood Dale, IL 60191
& 1846 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Telephone: (630) 595-8200
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