Okay, so the first thing most people think about as a Valentine’s Day gift is chocolate. These sweet morsels come disguised as red foil hearts, kisses and layered mints. But have you ever asked yourself why chocolate is the “must have” gift?
As parents of kids who have type 1 diabetes we need to learn to think out of the box (of candy). This Valentine’s Day, think about giving your children the most precious and lasting gift of all: your time and attention. It won’t make their blood sugar rise, add unwanted carbohydrates to their meal plan or promote tooth decay.
Here are some suggestions of how to nurture those relationships that mean the most to you:
The type of activity is less important than giving your child your full attention. You may find that you don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to make this a regular part of your routine.
