This is a FREE resource pulled form the American Diabetes Association homepage. We realize that although many of a podiatrist's diabetic patients are adults, that there are many children struggling with diabetes. This resource can really help your child, and your family, cope with the problem of diabetes.Everyday Wisdom for Families of Kids with Diabetes
Parents are masters at juggling. But if you are a parent of a child with diabetes, you have to learn to juggle in a whole new way. When a child is diagnosed with a chronic disease like diabetes, everyday moments like finding a babysitter, taking a vacation or starting a school year become more of a challenge.
"My son Jordan, 16, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 12," says Neili of Edmonton, Alberta. "He has always coped well and considers his diabetes to be an inconvenience only. My husband and I are not so accepting."
That's why the American Diabetes Association developed a free, interactive resource to help families of children with diabetes live happily and healthfully with these unique challenges. The toolkit, called "Everyday Wisdom," provides helpful strategies for families of children with diabetes to work together in support of the child. Among the strategies, families will learn how to prepare for a new school year, a slumber party, a babysitter or a plane trip.
It takes the whole family to care for and provide personal support for a child with diabetes. Everyday Wisdom includes specific guides for children with diabetes, parents, teens with diabetes and siblings. There is even an interactive game for the whole family to play together that helps families learn more about diabetes, while opens up lines of communication on topics that may be hard to talk about.
Everyday Wisdom also includes an informational and inspirational DVD, juggling balls, and the Diabetes Dictionary—all in an insulated lunch bag. This interactive toolkit was designed for families of kids with newly diagnosed diabetes ages 8 and over.Everyday Wisdom addresses a wide range of topics such as:
Family communication: There is a fine line between caring and nagging, so what is the right balance for a parent? How does the family handle conflict related to diabetes? Tips include reacting calmly, setting realistic expectations and keeping an open-door policy.
School: Children spend most of the day at school and are likely involved in school activities. How do you work with your school to ensure your child is able to fully and safely participate in all the school has to offer?
Driving: Getting that first driver's license is a huge milestone for your teen, and making sure that he or she stays safe behind the wheel is every parent's No. 1 priority. Learn ways to ensure your teen knows how to manage his or her diabetes before getting into the car.
Sibling rivalry: When one your children has diabetes, it affects your other children, too—in ways you may not even realize. When special accommodations need to be made, how do you make sure that everyone understands exceptions that are about health, not fairness or favoritism?
Parents are masters at juggling. But if you are a parent of a child with diabetes, you have to learn to juggle in a whole new way. When a child is diagnosed with a chronic disease like diabetes, everyday moments like finding a babysitter, taking a vacation or starting a school year become more of a challenge.
"My son Jordan, 16, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 12," says Neili of Edmonton, Alberta. "He has always coped well and considers his diabetes to be an inconvenience only. My husband and I are not so accepting."
That's why the American Diabetes Association developed a free, interactive resource to help families of children with diabetes live happily and healthfully with these unique challenges. The toolkit, called "Everyday Wisdom," provides helpful strategies for families of children with diabetes to work together in support of the child. Among the strategies, families will learn how to prepare for a new school year, a slumber party, a babysitter or a plane trip.
It takes the whole family to care for and provide personal support for a child with diabetes. Everyday Wisdom includes specific guides for children with diabetes, parents, teens with diabetes and siblings. There is even an interactive game for the whole family to play together that helps families learn more about diabetes, while opens up lines of communication on topics that may be hard to talk about.
Everyday Wisdom also includes an informational and inspirational DVD, juggling balls, and the Diabetes Dictionary—all in an insulated lunch bag. This interactive toolkit was designed for families of kids with newly diagnosed diabetes ages 8 and over.Everyday Wisdom addresses a wide range of topics such as:
Family communication: There is a fine line between caring and nagging, so what is the right balance for a parent? How does the family handle conflict related to diabetes? Tips include reacting calmly, setting realistic expectations and keeping an open-door policy.
School: Children spend most of the day at school and are likely involved in school activities. How do you work with your school to ensure your child is able to fully and safely participate in all the school has to offer?
Driving: Getting that first driver's license is a huge milestone for your teen, and making sure that he or she stays safe behind the wheel is every parent's No. 1 priority. Learn ways to ensure your teen knows how to manage his or her diabetes before getting into the car.
Sibling rivalry: When one your children has diabetes, it affects your other children, too—in ways you may not even realize. When special accommodations need to be made, how do you make sure that everyone understands exceptions that are about health, not fairness or favoritism?
To order a free copy of Everyday Wisdom for your family, call (800) DIABETES (342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org/families.
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