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Back issues

Here you can download PDF versions of previous issues of Families magazine.

Families is our quarterly magazine for families with deaf children. It's packed with inspirational real-life stories of deaf children and young people, tips and advice from parents and professionals, adult role models, news, reviews, event listings and loads more.

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Families magazine - issue 63, winter 2021

This issue included:

How dad Matt chose the right toddler groups and nursery for his daughter Millie (4).
How mum Emma fought for a plan for Isaac at primary school.
Sonny has settled into secondary school and is managing his glue ear.
Ellie and Holly explain how they found their Deaf identities.
Despite a difficult start at school, Holly's now a hero paramedic.

Families magazine - issue 62, autumn 2021

This back to school issue included:

how listening fatigue affects Sybil (5) every day and how her family have put routine and support in place to help her at school
how mum Chrysanthi is navigating life as a single parent to Lamin-Phoenix (1)
Siena (15) explains how and why she made the decision to move to mainstream school
Kirsty (18) gives tips to choose the right university and course for you and explains the process too
how Ed (20), armed with new Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids, succeeded in his accountancy apprenticeship.

Families magazine - issue 61, summer 2021

This issue included:

how Gurpreet and Delleep helped their daughter Isla (6) understand what it means for her sister Anya (3) to be deaf
how Hamza's family celebrate Eid together in a deaf-friendly way
how Harrison is working hard towards his goal of becoming a professional footballer
how Sarah's using volunteering to connect with others and boost her CV
how Emily persevered after countless job rejections to secure her dream job working in a care home.

Families magazine - issue 60, spring 2021

This special digital issue included:

how Adam has made the best of studying his university music course online this year
how Riaan's parents and wider family came to terms with his deafness together
how Maia (15) is increasing her independence with the support of her family as she adapts to teenage life
how NJ has made a name for himself in the competitive world of gaming, and how he adapts the technology to work for him
Tedi's story of becoming an award-winning artist.

Families magazine - issue 59, winter 2020

This issue included:

how one family, who work in the NHS, were planning to make Christmas special and make sure their deaf child Rhys was included
how Maxi's family were used the lessons of online learning to celebrate Hanukkah online
how Kara (15) overcomes the challenges of being deaf and autistic
how Alex's family handle frequent cholesteatoma operations
Tianah's story of increasing diversity in the fashion industry.

Families magazine - issue 58, autumn 2020

Magazine cover with boys with football

This issue included:

how one single-parent family deals with stress, social skills and sibling differences
how Isabelle's mum adjusted to life as a deaf mum to a deaf daughter
how Jayden (18) thrived while studying to be a plumber
how genetic testing affected one family
Mo's story of being the first deaf person to row the Atlantic Ocean.

Families magazine - issue 57, summer 2020

Front cover of the summer issue of NDCS Families magazine showing a young girl smiling and eating an ice cream.

This issue included:

how sign language helped one family settle in the UK
how Rhodri (14) worked hard to build up his confidence, allowing him to travel independently around the UK
how Sarah (20) successfully applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
parent tips for learning at home with your child
products that work well for children who wear bone conduction hearing technology.

Families magazine - issue 56, spring 2020

This special wellbeing-themed issue included:

how two-year-old Henry's parents signed their wedding vows
how Charlie (8) was involved in the decision to be fitted with a Baha
how Zain (16) forged his identity as a deaf young Muslim
parent tips on boosting your child's self-esteem
how deaf children can use technology to listen to music.

Families magazine – issue 55, winter 2019

Magazine cover

This issue included:

how five-year-old Hugh's parents made sure his nursery move went smoothly
how Maya (9) found a love of reading after she lost her hearing
how Hooriya (15) and her mum put their mental health first
information about the role of a special educational needs coordinator
parent tips on choosing childcare.

Families magazine – issue 54, autumn 2019

This issue included:

how twins Zack and Dylan (8) learnt to speak two languages
how Lily (12) beat the bullies at secondary school
Ryan (28) didn't let his deafness stop him from becoming a circus artist
information about the role of a speech and language therapist
parent tips on keeping hearing technology in place.

Families magazine – issue 53, summer 2019

This issue included:

how Megan (20) passed her driving test with a few adjustments
why a series of achievements in football have helped Daisy (10) believe in herself again
how Phoebe (16) became a tennis champion
information about the role of a Teacher of the Deaf
parent tips on sharing toys and games with your child.

Families magazine – issue 52, spring 2019

This issue included:

why seven-month-old Primrose's parents are teaching her to sign
how Audrey (6) found success with ballroom dancing
how 14-year-old Joab’s passion for music has brought him opportunities
parent tips on how to access sign language lessons
information on Auditory Verbal Therapy.

Families magazine – issue 51, winter 2018

This issue included:

why three-year-old William’s parents chose a childminder for childcare
how six-year-old Elliot’s family managed his glue ear
how Jovita (14) led a successful museum tour
parent tips on how to keep their children safe
advice on improving acoustics at your child’s school or nursery.

Families magazine – issue 50, autumn 2018

This issue included:

how four-year-old Oliver’s grandparents have supported his whole family
how Suzanne battled against son Edward’s diagnosis of autism
how Reuben (14) raised deaf awareness through his transition to mainstream school
parent tips on how to support children with their homework
our back to school advice to help your child have a successful year.

Families magazine – issue 49, summer 2018

This issue included:

how four-year-old Jemima’s parents are preparing her for school
why Hannah challenged seven-year-old son William’s school attendance record
how Ryan (13) settled into secondary school
parent tips on helping your child sleep.

Families magazine – issue 48, spring 2018

why Chloe’s parents recommend using a radio aid as young as possible
how Elijah has thrived being home-educated
how Libby has battled obstacles to competitive swimming
how to make sure your child’s clubs and extracurricular activities are deaf aware
the careers advice deaf young people should be receiving.