Whatever the case, Diabetes treatment is very complex, particularly for a Type 1. I’m still not sure which caused mine: Type 2 runs in my family, and I had a viral rash for about 6 months earlier in the year I was diagnosed. Everything had to change, and I had to adapt to my new lifestyle very quickly.Īs I mentioned, this form of Diabetes is either hereditary or caused by a bad virus, like Chicken Pox. Not only was food affected by my diagnosis I’d no long be able to exercise the same way, travel, attend school, or even sleep as I had for the previous 11 years. The sweet tooth I inherited from my dad had to be controlled (I loved popsicles and ice cream!), birthday parties and school lunches would be very different. I never ate poorly as a child, thanks to my mom’s love for home-cooking and her studies of being a nutritionist in college, I learned that I could never eat the same way. The day I was diagnosed, I was sent to the hospital for a week of training and education. This disease is not life threatening if treated properly, though there is currently no cure. Insulin is one of the 8 hormones produced in the body that regulates blood sugar. Without a functioning pancreas, Insulin cannot be produced. Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form, Type 1 – formally known as juvenile diabetes. That afternoon, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes– a chronic autoimmune disease in which the child’s pancreas stops producing insulin, either due to hereditary disposition or a virus that initiates the attack on the pancreas. And on December 6th, she picked me up from school, took me to my doctor, and stood by my side as my life changed forever. My mom had been so concerned that I wasn’t eating, or that something very serious was happening to me. I was constantly thirsty my complexion was muted I had no energy and despite my consistent hunger, I’d lost about 15 pounds in two weeks. Little 11-year-old me had been sick for nearly a month. I will never forget the afternoon of December 6, 2001. We all want to be the "cool" parents, don’t we? Trust me: A boat will add to your cool factor.By: Lindsay Dawson, Choosy Kids Social Media Account Manager
Does your kids’ world revolve around their friends? Boating is a golden opportunity for any parent to keep their teen or pre-teen close while getting to know their friends. When I think about the kind of life I want my kids to live and the memories I want them to have, a boat wins out, hands down. I like those as much as the next person, but in today’s economy, sometimes we have to choose. That’s how much many of us spend per month on things like dinners out, movies and video games. Many entry-level boats can be purchased for a monthly payment of around $200. There are some people out there that are convinced that boating is a luxury that only rich people can afford. It’s a great formula for bringing the family together, having fun, staying active and eating healthy.ĥ. When we’re looking for a fun day away from it all, we’ll pick a park we can boat to and bring along a picnic lunch, a soccer ball and our bathing suits. As a mom, I’m always looking for family fun that I can feel good about, and boating definitely fits the bill. No matter where you boat, there’s something about being on the water that provides that much needed escape from the day-to-day routine, whether it’s for an hour, an afternoon or an entire week.Ĥ. A great way to take a break without going far is to get out on a boat. You hear a lot these days about the benefits of the "stay-cation," especially how easy it is on the wallet. It’s our opportunity to unplug as a family and focus on having fun outside together in the natural world.ģ. If there’s one thing that thrills me about boating with the kids, it’s that our boat doesn’t have a screen. Just think of the art, science or music projects you can conduct on the water! The important part is that boating gets you out on the water together where there is no schedule, few distractions, just a focus on family time.Ģ.
Do you and your kids love sports like swimming, fishing, tubing, waterskiing and wakeboarding? Great! But there are plenty of other ways to have fun on a boat.
Here are the reasons I would recommend the boating lifestyle to ANY family, whether boating is in your blood or not.ġ. But I got away from boating as a young adult, and I might not have returned if it weren’t for the birth of my two sons. In fact, I represent the fifth generation of my family to spend time at our rustic cabin on the St. As I was growing up, I took advantage of any chance I could to spend time on the water with my friends and family.
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