A special program for youth between the ages of 8 and 16 and their parents, "Our Diabetes Journey – For Parents and Kids" focuses on how living with diabetes can impact the entire family.
Workshops are led by a youth with diabetes and the youth's parent, and cover topics
relevant for families living with type 1 diabetes. The youth who attend these programs
are also able to speak with fellow diabetes patients in their own age group, while
parents discuss together the challenges they face in helping their children successfully
manage diabetes.
Other topics covered in this program include:
- Parent/youth communication and
understanding one another's point of view
- The choices available to youth
in managing diabetes
- Challenges that families face (e.g.,
the youth feels that his/her parent is overprotective, parents struggle with letting
their son or daughter be independent)
- Situations specific to the youth
(feeling different around other kids) and parents (organizing the family's routine around a child's diabetes management)
- Resources and support for youth
with diabetes
If you're interested in hosting an "Our Diabetes Journey – For Parents and Kids" program, start the
scheduling process.
Learn about other A1C Champions® programs: