Parenting kids with type 1, especially if you're in the thick of the middle school years, is already a roller coaster for so many reasons. Add a chronic illness like T1D into the mix and the emotional and developmental tension for both parent and child can feel like a lot. As someone who is going through this stage of T1D parenting right now, Abby is taking over today’s episode, to lead a conversation for parents of kids with type 1 diabetes in the middle school years. To join us in this deep dive, we have Jody Passanisi, who has spent 15 of her 20 years in education working with middle schoolers and supporting families through the most challenging and growth-filled stages of childhood. Regardless of what stage of childhood your family is in, this conversation is one all T1D caretakers need to hear. 

Quick Takeaways:

• Navigating middle school challenges with type 1 diabetes 
• The shift from parent-led to child-led management 
• Dealing with the loss of control as a parent 
• Advice for motivating your child to ‘care’ about their T1D 
• Separating your identity from your child’s diabetes  

What to do now: 

📲Follow Jody on Instagram

 📚More T1D parenting support:
- What I Wish Someone Told Me When My Child Was Diagnosed with T1D
- 5 Simple Blood Sugar Hacks to Stabilize Your Child’s Blood Sugars
- Our guide made specifically for new T1D parents 

💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. 

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