Welcome to your home base for Saturday, December 5th! Today, we have a full day of programming for parents and adults, some terrific youth sessions, exhibit hall hours to meet with our sponsors, and open meeting rooms for parents, adults, young adults, tweens (9-12), and teens (13-17).
Friends for Life Winter 2020 Schedule for Saturday, December 5
Click on individual session boxes below to join in.
Sessions will start at their indicated times (Eastern US).
Use password provided in email.
All Day Meeting Rooms - All Times Eastern US
Open Hallway
Everyone's welcome in the Open Hallway
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Parents Hallway & Info Desk
Catch up with your FFLs in the Parents Hallway.
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Adults with T1D Hallway
Stop by the Adults with T1D Hallway to chat with your FFLs.
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Young Adults Hallway
A hallway just for Young Adults 18-25. Stop by and say hello.
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dedicated Virtual Exhibit Hall Hours 8:00 - 9:00 am Eastern US
Friends for Life Winter 2020 Exhibit Hall
We’re proud to be bringing our Exhibit Hall to Friends for Life Winter 2020, and we’re really grateful that our sponsors and our supporters have worked with us to see our vision for this year’s virtual event come to life.
Youth Sessions from 9:00 - 10:00 am Eastern US
Kiddie Kove (age 0-5)
Morning Exercise with Harold
Get ready to get moving! Harold is a United States National Master's Aerobic Champion and has been connecting with the youth at CWD events for years to make exercise and moving FUN! Expect to be moving for 20-30 minutes during this session. No special equipment needed! Just bring yourself, and space to move around.
9:00 - 10:00 in the Kiddie Kove Meeting Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Ice Breakers
Join the elementary team for a chance to meet the other youth in our age group and get to know one another through fun games.
9:00 - 10:00 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Ice Breakers
Join the Tween Team for a chance to meet friends, and get to know one another through fun games and a scavenger hunt.
9:00 - 10:00 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Tech Update
Join us for an update on all things technology. Learn about the latest technology on the horizon that could help make life with type 1 diabetes easier!
9:00 - 10:00 in the Teen Meeting Room
Tween and Teen Hallways from 10:00 - 10:30 am Eastern US
Tween Hallway
10:00 - 10:30 am
Teen Hallway
10:00 - 10:30 am
Parent and Adult Sessions from 10:00 - 11:00 am Eastern US
Helping Parents with Transitions
Maureen Monaghan, PhD, CDE
Navigating the transitions from elementary school to middle school or high school to college or the workforce can be difficult enough without diabetes in the mix. Learn how to help your children have a smooth, supported transition at various life stages.
10:00 - 11:00 in Webinar 1
Finding Support in Social Media
Kerri Sparling, Cherise Shockley, and Scott Johnson
Looking to meet other PWD (people with diabetes) but not sure how to put yourself out there? Cherise, Scott, and Kerri will discuss their personal experiences on social media and answer your questions about commonly used social media platforms.
10:00 - 11:00 in Webinar 2
Burnout for Adults with T1D
Sean Oser, MD, MPH
The daily demands of diabetes can take a toll and lead to burnout. Sean brings his personal and professional experience to give you insight into how to cope with diabetes burnout and when to ask for help.
This session is for adults with type 1 diabetes and their significant others, only. No parents or teens are permitted. Due to the personal nature of this session, attendees must have their camera and audio on to participate. This session will not be recorded or shared. Attendance is limited to the first 25 people who join.
10:00 - 11:00 am in Meeting 3
Dedicated Virtual Exhibit Hall Hours 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastern US
Last chance to visit our sponsors
Friends for Life Winter 2020 Exhibit Hall
We’re proud to be bringing our Exhibit Hall to Friends for Life Winter 2020, and we’re really grateful that our sponsors and our supporters have worked with us to see our vision for this year’s virtual event come to life.
Parent and Adult Sessions from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern US
Safe Zone for Significant Others
Tamara Oser, MD, Grace Grande-Cassell, and Khary Septh
Being a significant other of someone with diabetes can feel like it has as many highs and lows as diabetes does! Join Tamara, Grace and Khary for an open and honest discussion on the fears, annoyances and joys of partnership with diabetes.
This session is for significant others of adults with type 1 diabetes only. No parents or teens are permitted. Due to the personal nature of this session, attendees must have their camera and audio on to participate. This session will not be recorded or shared. Attendance is limited to the first 25 people who join.
1:00 - 2:00 in Meeting 1
Is This an Eating Disorder? Body Image and Disordered Eating with T1D
Diana Naranjo, PhD, Asha Brown, Daniele Hargenrader, and Noor Alramahi
Managing diabetes means having to "control" everything you do and eat, which makes it risky for disordered eating to develop. Learn from the experts on how to identify and hopefully prevent disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Be sure to review these resources:
1:00 - 2:00 pm in Webinar 2
Positive Caregiving
Maureen Monaghan, PhD, CDE
Being a parent for a child with diabetes makes an already difficult role even more challenging. Learn tips and tricks on how to make your parenting experience more positive.
1:00 - 2:00 pm in Webinar 3
Youth Sessions from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern US
Kiddie Kove (age 0-5)
Nature Exploration with Ranger Parker
Go on a virtual field trip with Ranger Parker to discover how he takes care of his diabetes while out on the trail.
2:00 - 3:00 in the Kiddie Kove Meeting Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Green Team & Orange Team
During this session, your youth will have the chance to connect with other green bracelets (those living with type 1 diabetes) and orange bracelets (those who love someone with type 1 diabetes!) The activities will provide the chance for conversations, questions, and learning with others who "get it."
2:00 - 3:00 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Cardio + Yoga with Friends
Pump up the music and get ready to move with Harold who will lead us in some fun exercises and then cool down with yoga.
2:00 - 3:00 in the Tween Webinar Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
2020: How to Manage!
Join Jess Forster, MSW, for tips and tricks for self care and managing anxiety during this crazy year.
2:00 - 3:00 in the Teen Meeting Room
Tween and Teen Hallways from 3:00 - 3:30 pm Eastern US
Tween Hallway
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Teen Hallway
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Parent and Adult Sessions from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Eastern US
Moms' Discussion Group
Lauren Lanning, Leigh Fickling, MEd, MS, JD, and Leila Blue
As moms we always had a lot on our plate, and with the pandemic it seems we are balancing more than ever! Join Leigh, Lauren, and Leila and share your laughs, tears, failures and wins on being a mom of a child with diabetes. Be sure to download the Moms Coloring Book!
3:30 - 4:30 in Meeting 1
Dads' Discussion Group
Tom Karlya and Justin Masterson
It's time for dad's to come together and support one another, and in this session Tom and Justin do just that. They're here for you to *gulp* talk about the challenges of being a dad of a child with diabetes.
3:30 - 4:30 in Meeting 2
Couples Discussion Group
Jimmy & Liz Dodson, Sam Billetdeaux & Grace Grande-Cassell, Kyle Banks & Khary Septh, Brian Grant & Matt Point, and Lucas Escobar (Omnipod)* & Lauren Zinn
A panel discussion on the complexities of being in a relationship with your partner and diabetes. Meet other couples for an open dialogue on what it's really like behind closed doors.
This session is for adults with type 1 diabetes and their significant others, only. No parents or teens are permitted. Due to the personal nature of this session, attendees must have their camera and audio on to participate. This session will not be recorded or shared.
*CWD would like to thank their friends at Omnipod for their generosity and for sponsoring this session.
3:30 - 4:30 in Meeting 3
Evening Program - All Times Eastern US
Young Adults Meetup Hosted by College Diabetes Network
Young adults are invited to join our friends from the College Diabetes Network for an evening meetup to share experiences navigating the challenges of college and young adulthood with type 1 diabetes. CDN will host from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, and we'll keep the meeting going until 11:00 so you can catch up with your FFLs.
CDN Meet Up from 8:00 - 9:00 pm in Young Adults Hallway
Open Chat from 9:00 - 11:00 pm
Teen Hallway from 8:30 - 9:00 pm Eastern US
Teen Hallway
8:30 - 9:00 pm
Friends for Life Winter 2020 Schedule for Saturday, December 5
Click on individual session boxes below to join in.
Sessions will start at their indicated times (Eastern US).
Use password provided in email.
