Today is National School Nurse Day and a time when many are recognizing the 74,000 school nurses in the U.S. So, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the current landscape of school nurses.
Of course, we thank those make it their professional responsibility to take care of kids in school. There are a lot of great nurses out there who do wonders for our taking care of our D-Kids and make sure…
Though we’re still in the summer months, the school bell is already ringing in many places to mark back-to-school time for kids and parents. While many parents are likely relieved to “get a break” and have their kids back in class, this can be a very stressful experience for the parents of Children With Diabetes (CWDs) who have a LOT more to worry about than just textbooks and extracurricular activities.
Bennet Dunlap, dad to four…
Although we’re still in the height of summer, it won’t be too long before the school bell is ringing. While most parents are somewhat relieved to get their kids off the couch and back into a routine, for parents of CWDs, it can cause all new headaches and grief. Even on the receiving end as a student, I remember just how gosh-darn complicated it was!
Hallie Addington, mom to Sweetpea, is getting ready to send…