Monday, February 13, 2012

When Your Diabetic Child Leaves for College: A Parent's Concerns

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...
5/21/09 9:53am

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!

6/ 8/09 10:34am

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

DrC

Anonymous
Naomi Manzella
5/27/09 9:07am

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. 

6/ 8/09 10:35am

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

DrC