Auditory Emotional Health

5 Ways Sound Sensitivities Are Common, But Not Normal

Five ways sound sensitivities are common, but not normal, may challenge your assumptions about the meaning behind behaviors. There are sounds that are suppose to get your attention. However, sounds should not cause feelings of distress. When should you look for...

A Unique Gift for Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, regardless of age or passing, you can give a unique gift that honors fathers. Best of all, the only cost is your time. Oh, and most likely making his favorite dessert. What is the Unique Gift? On Father’s Day give the gift of really listening to...

What You Need to Attend a Firework Show

It is July 4th weekend, a time of celebration and loud fireworks. Attending a live fireworks show is a challenge if you have small children or a loved one with sound sensitivities. I remember those years well. It took me a few years to learn what you need to attend a...

5 Surprising Reasons Hearing Loss Begins

Perhaps at the very beginning stages of hearing loss, an easier descriptive word is hearing difficulties. Hearing loss is rarely complete deafness? Have you ever thought about the effects of a weak sound energy stimulation reaching the brain? Hearing loss occurs on a...