About Leighann

Leighann Calentine is the founder and principle author of D-Mom Blog.

She is married with two children, has a graduate degree, and works for a major university doing research.

Her daughter Q was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in May, 2008 just a few months shy of her fourth birthday.

Her son Rowan was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve.

Both children are thriving.

Located in Illinois, Leighann is available for travel to Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, as well as trips by air.

National Wildlife Federation Be Out There Founding Mother: As a founding mother, Leighann and her family took a week long challenge to spend an hour outdoors every day. Read about her family’s experience with the National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There Challenge.

Corporate Invitations

Johnson’s Camp Baby: She was one of the 50 bloggers who Johnson’s considered “the most influential mommy bloggers in the country.”

LeapFrog: Chicago Moms Blog and LeapFrog Party

Ford Motor Company: What Women Want: A Tech & Quality Event

Estée Lauder: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Launch Event

General Mills: Table Talk Blogger Event. She cooked in the Betty Crocker Kitchens!

Newspaper, Magazine, and Book Coverage

Wall Street Journal: The First-Grader’s First PC (November 1, 2007)

Self Magazine: Surprising Milestones (August 2009)

Woman’s World: You Deserve the Best Popsicle (August 17, 2009)

Parenting: Mom Debate (October 2009)

Smart Money The Wall Street Journal Magazine: Price Cuts on Playthings (December 2009)

Product Reviews

Product Reviews: She often talks about products that her family purchases and uses right here on D-Mom Blog. If you would like your diabetes- or food-related product, company, or program reviewed on D-Mom Blog, please use the contact form.

Contact

Please use the contact form or e-mail her [leighann (at) d-mom (dot) com] if you are interested in:

• Inviting Leighann to a blogger outreach trip
• Submitting a product for review
• Asking how she can become an ambassador for your brand
• Securing advertising
• Obtaining quotes for your publication
• Have questions about parenting a diabetic child
• Or just want to sit and have a cup of coffee