I've spent countless hours playing with my children.
Building towers, drawing, running around, playing games or simply being silly together.
Some people assume Deaf parents struggle to join in when play becomes noisy or fast-paced.
But I don't need to hear every sound in the room to be involved.
For me, playing together is about attention, interaction and sharing the experience.
It isn't always about following every sound. It's about finding ways to join in, respond and enjoy those moments together.
Being Deaf has never stopped me from playing with my children.
We've simply found our own ways to play, laugh and connect.
REFLECTIVE QUESTION
What might we overlook about play when we assume participation depends on hearing?
