It has been a whirlwind since we first discussed the “Child’s Cry for Change”. Efforts to help educate…..well……the world on looking for the warning signs regarding diabetes; and the diagnosis therein. The goal is for the warning signs to be seen much sooner and that no child is diagnosed with T1 at death. This is […]
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Who Are We…..????
Did you ever see that commercial with the tagline, “What’s in your wallet?” The idea is that if their credit card is in your wallet, you would be better off…..interesting concept. I think that if you ever want to know a little about someone, look at their library, or at least at the pile of […]
I always found it hard to keep my tongue in places when someone else thought they had a ‘better way’ to handle our children and their diabetes. I’m all for helpful hints and even encouragement, but telling me what to do??????…….that was a no-no. And rarely, if ever, did we stand for it. I’m not […]
We see it all the time. Either something happens, or a child is newly diagnosed, and the search for a celebrity is sought to help the child know that they can do anything with diabetes. Sometimes it’s new…..sometimes a reminder is needed. Celebrities are fabulous and it is great they share their stories. But I […]
Dear Parents, It’s me, your child’s school. I know that may seem weird, I mean I’m not the principal nor a teacher, and surely not the school nurse…….I’m just a building; what do I have to say of any importance….right? But I do. First of all, your child looked great for the first day. Really. […]
Arguments. Conflicts. Whether with your spouse, your child, between siblings, and any other combination in between. If you have a dollar to bet, you can bet that a conflict will arise in your home in the not-to-distant future. When these incidents occur, it is no so easy to switch gears and go from heated discussion […]