#21 Type 1 Triumphs: Raising Healthy Kids with Diabetes with Victoria Leech

In episode 21 of The Odd Mom Pod, Brittany welcomes career coach and mother Victoria Leech to discuss their unique parenting experiences. Brittany provides an update on her foster son's impending adoption, the scheduling changes for the podcast, and the importance of broadening parenting perspectives. The episode delves into Victoria's competitive upbringing, her approach to reparenting, and the challenges of raising a child with type 1 diabetes. They discuss the importance of creating healthy food habits and balanced meals without instilling fear or unhealthy relationships with food in children. Both moms share insights on the value of community, sibling dynamics, and maintaining personal identities outside of parenting. They also highlight various resources, including books, that have aided them in their parenting journeys.References: Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen DoucleffRosie Becomes a Warrior: A Story to Empower Children with Type 1 Diabetes to Live Their Happiest Lives by Julia FlahertyWhen I Go Low: A Type 1 Diabetes Picture Book by Ginger Vierira00:00 Introduction to The Odd Mom Pod00:40 Life Update and Podcast Schedule Change01:49 Interview with Victoria Leach: Parenting and Career Coaching02:24 Growing Up in a Competitive Household04:24 Sibling Relationships and Parenting Styles07:46 Navigating Parenting Challenges and Medical Conditions21:34 The Role of Stories in Parenting38:34 Resources and Recommendations for Parents41:07 Conclusion and Community SupportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-odd-mom-pod--6007077/support.