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February 1, 2021
Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: A Positive Outlook
I know it sounds cliché but a positive attitude can go a long way. When diabetes management is getting the best of you, think about these tips I shared in my book Kids First, Diabetes Second.
Please enjoy this excerpt from the book…
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Your Support SystemA Positive OutlookDealing with diabetes day in and day out can really take a toll on a parent. We are exhausted from disrupted sleep schedules, zombie our way through workdays, and somehow juggle the activities and demands of f...
January 4, 2021
Kids First, Diabetes Second: An Introduction To The Book
Introduction to the book Kids First, Diabetes Second written by Leighann Calentine sharing advice for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes.
Since it’s the beginning of a new year, this month I thought I would share the very beginning of my book Kids First, Diabetes Second with you. The introduction gives a little bit of the background of the book and the tone it takes. It’s not a medical book, but it is full of tips and tricks to help you get through and hopefully, you will find a book full o...
November 28, 2020
40+ Non-Candy Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Some parents don’t want to fill stockings with tons of candy. Here are 30+ non-candy stocking stuffer ideas for kids with type 1 diabetes or food allergies.
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Update: A reader asked about ideas for older kids. Please read Non-Candy Stocking Stuffers…for teens!
My kids’ stockings usually have a combination of candy and small items. I know many parents of kids with type 1 diabetes or food allergies prefer to include non-candy items in stockings, so I’m sharing some ideas of easy-to-fi...
November 27, 2020
Holiday Gifts For Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
Looking for a special holiday gift for a kid with type 1 diabetes? We’ve gathered our list of favorites from funny to practical and everything in between. This year we include ideas from I Heart Guts, American Girl, Jerry the Bear, Sugar Medical Supply, Myabetic, and Lauren’s Hope Medical ID Bracelets. Plus, lots of books!
While I think the holidays should be all about the holidays and not about diabetes, there are a few diabetes-related items that might be fun gifts.
My thought is that any di...
October 8, 2020
Kelly Clarkson’s Diabetes-Inducing Lemon Cupcake Recipe
Once again a TV personality jokes that cupcakes cause diabetes. Here’s why I think it’s a larger conversation: It’s both inaccurate and hurtful.
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Alternate title: When Life Gives You Lemons, Be Unkind to People With Diabetes
I want to preface this by saying that I have liked Kelly Clarkson since the very first season of American Idol. I’m sure she’s a great person. Yada, yada.
And this post is not really about Kelly Clarkson.
I can’t believe that in 2020 we still have to have thes...
June 25, 2020
Walk Your Way To Better: 99 Walks That Will Change Your Life
Walking is a great way to incorporate self-care into your day. In her book Walk Your Way To Better: 99 Walks That Will Change Your Life, Joyce Shulman, CEO of Macaroni Kid, shares why she walks and how to make your daily walks transformative.
Thank you to WOW! Women on Writing for providing a copy of the book to me.
I don’t know about you, but I am constantly checking my watch to see how many steps I have taken and if I’m close to reaching my daily goal. Walking is something that I have been ab...
April 27, 2020
New T1D Project Seeking Participants
Seeking children and teens with type 1 diabetes who are passionate about a sport or activity for a new T1D project. Submit your child today!
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Is your child living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) passionate about a sport or activity?
Leighann Calentine (author of the book Kids First, Diabetes Second and the website D-Mom Blog) wants to hear from you.
If you are interested in having your child participate in the project, please fill out the form below.
Preference is given to children...
January 20, 2020
The Dutch House (and Diabetes)
SPOILER ALERT: This blog post contains my thoughts on the book that are definitely spoilers.
The Dutch House, written by Ann Patchett and narrated by Tom Hanks, includes a main character who is diagnosed with and lives with type 1 diabetes. Here are my thoughts on the book, in general, and the author’s treatment of diabetes.
I dove into the audiobook ofThe Dutch House, written by Ann Patchett and narrated by Tom Hanks, because it was the monthly selection for one of the book clubs I follow.
...November 28, 2019
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 28
“Begin transitioning self-care by teaching them age-appropriate tasks such as checking their own blood sugars, counting carbs, or giving insulin.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 28 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
November 27, 2019
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 27
“When a child’s blood sugar is low it’s difficult for them to think. During a low blood sugar, the brain literally doesn’t have the fuel it needs to function properly.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 27 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
