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Letting Go: When Your Diabetic Child Leaves for College

Dr. Fran Cogen
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Director, Child/Adolescent Diabetes Program at Children's Nat'l

Fran R. Cogen, MD, CDE, originally from New York, has resided in San...

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It is May and our high school seniors have received those thin and fat envelopes determining their educational fate for the next academic year. Many will be living on their own for the very first time and have to become independent without the immediate support of parents. This task of "letting go" i...
  1. Untitled Comment
    Beth McNamara
    Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 09:53 AM

    Thank you for addressing this issue; it is one that I've heard numerous inquiries with many parents searching for input. The "trial run" approach suggestion is helpful, too ... albeit a tough step!

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    Dr. Fran Cogen
    Monday, June 08, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Tough for all of us as parents! Thanks for your comments.

    DrC

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  2. Preparing for my teen to leave home
    Naomi Manzella
    Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 09:07 AM

    I have a couple of years to go before this happens, and I'm already getting teary!  Thanks for the great article, and the tips to help parents prepare.  I think it is a great idea to have trial runs in a safe environment. 

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    re: Preparing for my teen to leave home
    Dr. Fran Cogen
    Monday, June 08, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Thank you for your kind remarks. I got "teary" when I wrote it!

    DrC

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