Resources for kids
May we all see growth and have meaningful conversations with our family!
Building resilience, taking care of mental health, and age-appropriate education are a must when our children are diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. Our family had one son struggle more with mental health and another son struggle more with the physical pain when they were diagnosed. Here are resources that helped:
Books and games we have benefited from in our journey
TinySuperheroes Cape
T1D Badge
TinySuperheroes is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children facing illness and disability by helping them discover their inner superpowers. Through the transformative power of play, they're building a nationwide community of strength, hope, and resilience—one cape at a time—also transforming hospital culture to make every child’s journey one of empowerment.
The Magic is Inside You: Powerful & Positive Thinking for Confident Kids
By Cathy Domoney
Join Madeleine as she learns how to take control of her thinking and turn her thoughts into a powerful, positive, can-do mindset that paves her way to confidence and success. Suggested activities included for parents, teachers, and carers to use together with their children to develop positive self-esteem.
I Like Myself
by Karen Beaumont
High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves—inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters. At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David Catrow's wild illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful . . . and straight from the heart.
Empowerment Cards
Fun and Interactive
Teaching your little ones about the importance of compassion, trusting themselves, can be tricky. These empowering cards will make your life way easier! These wonderful affirmation cards for kids include 7 different themes: self-esteem, self-compassion, relaxation, body awareness, feelings, fun and dreams, the essential pack your child must learn, in a fun and interactive manner!
We're Different, We're the Same
by Bobbie Kates
Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different on the outside—deep down, we are all very much alike?
Don't Go Bananas
Emotional Control Game
Kids work to identify what triggers their emotions, analyze the beliefs they have about those situations, explore their reactions and look for ways to change their thought patterns. Tackling 5 Emotions: The game works through 5 strong emotions - anger, sadness, worry, fear and jealousy. Players answer question prompts about different emotions and situations as they play the cards.
Don't Ignore Grumpy Pumpy: Avoiding Alarm Fatigue
by Gillian King-Cargil
T1D is a 24/7 condition. With all the highs and lows during the day, it's easy to get a little grumpy and start ignoring those beeping alarms and buzzing pumps. This is called Alarm Fatigue. But your medical devices are trying to tell you something important. All of that beeping and buzzing is there to keep you safe. Don't Ignore Grumpy Pumpy tells the story of a little insulin pump with a big attitude and an important message. This book will have your family and caregivers laughing and learning about type 1 diabetes and alarm fatigue. Diabetes doesn't have to keep you from being active and doing the things you love. Just remember the rule: Don't Ignore Grumpy Pumpy!
Rufus, the bear with diabetes
Free App & Teddy Bear Pack
Practice diabetes basics by caring for Rufus. Check Rufus’ blood sugar with a glucometer, test strips, and lancet. Prepare Rufus’ insulin pen and dial a dose of insulin. Activate Rufus’ infusion site to use the insulin pump. Rufus’ Kitchen! Explore carb values in a variety of foods in the pantry and prepare a plate of food for the hungry bear! Learn about the effect of carbohydrates and insulin on Rufus’ body. Rufus’ Stories! Follow along as Rufus learns new sports and activities to compete in the All Star Games with 21 animated storybooks. Tasks with Navi. Check in with Navi, Rufus’ trainer, to unlock Rufus’ stories by completing a set of tasks to help take care of Rufus’ diabetes!
Omnipod Bay
Animal Crossing Island
Omnipod Bay is an Animal Crossing™ island created by Insulet, the makers of Omnipod®. It’s an inclusive, family-friendly place that reflects the experiences of people with diabetes. This island was created using the same tools available to all Animal Crossing™ players, and it has been shared as a dream island for players to visit and explore.
Big Life Journal
Skill Building Activities
Big Life Journal makes resources designed to help kids and teens develop a growth mindset, resilience, and confidence.
Jack's Living with Type 1 Diabetes
by Caroline Pearcy & Jack Chamberlain
In this reassuring story, Jack finds answers to those questions and discovers that living with type 1 diabetes doesn’t stop him from enjoying a life filled with joy and adventure. Through heartwarming storytelling, this book offers a relatable exploration of new words like cannula, insulin, and blood sugar levels, ensuring every child feels informed and empowered.
Go, Team Coco!
Disney and Lilly Diabetes
Free digital read aloud about Coco, a monkey with type 1 diabetes.
Coco's First Sleepover
Disney and Lilly Diabetes
Free digital read aloud about Coco, a monkey with type 1 diabetes.
Coco Goes Back to School
Disney and Lilly Diabetes
Free digital read aloud about Coco, a monkey with type 1 diabetes. Get the physical copy here: Coco Goes Back to School
Coco and Goofy's Goofy Day
Disney and Lilly Diabetes
Free digital read aloud about Coco, a monkey with type 1 diabetes.
Fidget Toy
Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer
Great fidget toy for calming, relaxing, or distracting during shots or site changes.
A Perfect Pet for Peyton: A 5 Love Languages Discovery Book
by Gary Chapman
Based on Gary's The 5 Love Languages®, A Perfect Pet for Peyton tells an entertaining and playful story of five children who each, with the help of Mr. Chapman and the unique pets at his special emporium, discover their own personal love language. Children and parents alike will experience firsthand the power of the love languages as they cuddle up and spend precious time together reading this book over and over again.
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