Don’t Tell Them You Miss Them

June 8, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

Sadly my kids will not be attending any sleep away camps for kids with diabetes this year. but here are some things I’ve done in the past to ensure happy campers – perhaps you can use them. put together a care package before you go and leave it at camp before you depart so it […]

Let Them Take Insulin.

June 1, 2013.Reading time 8 minutes.

It’s a good thing only kids who have one or more parents with medical licenses get diabetes. Wait – what? News flash – most kids diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes do not have parents in the medical profession. Yet somehow we (parents of children diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes) learn (very quickly I might add) […]

Afraid of the Night

May 28, 2013.Reading time 6 minutes.

Ever been afraid to go to sleep? Perhaps its nightmares that would keep you up? Something like Freddie Cruger haunting you? Perhaps you hear the song – 1,2 Freddies coming for you. 3,4 Better lock your door, 5,6 grab a crucifix, 7,8 stay up late. 9,10 Never sleep again. Honestly as a teen the Nightmare […]

Reflections

April 25, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

Ok I admit it – it was me – I suggested the prompt for Day 21 of the Health Activists Writers Month Challenge. Adversity – “The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” True or false? When do you bloom best? My favorite Disney animated movie ever is Mulan. […]

Grumpy Cat Says – No.

April 24, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Day 24 Health Activist Writers Month Challenge Today I was supposed to create a Pinterest board and share it for wordless Wednesday. Instead I drew a picture. I drew the picture because I am still unclear about all the laws pertaining to using other people’s photos without permission. I don’t happen to know Tardar Sauce’s […]