Handing Off T1D Responsibility:
Through the Ages & Stages
Letting go of parts of Type 1 Diabetes care is one of the hardest — and most emotional — parts of parenting a child with T1D. You want to build independence and confidence, but the fear, uncertainty, and “what ifs” can make it feel overwhelming to know when and how to step back.
This masterclass is designed to walk you through what handing off T1D responsibility can realistically look like at every stage of childhood — from early elementary years through the teen and young adult years. We’ll talk honestly about what skills matter most at different ages, how to gradually shift responsibilities without burning out your child (or yourself), and how to support independence while still keeping safety front and center.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH!
Better Together includes this class + every other masterclass we offer
HANDING OFF T1D RESPONSIBILITY MASTERCLASS
Class Recording
Rewatch anytime — return to it as your child grows and moves into a new stage.
Pocket Phrases Guide
A downloadable guide with the right words to use at every age when talking to your child about T1D responsibility.
Real-Life Examples
Strategies and scenarios shared during the session — honest, practical, and drawn from real T1D family experience.
"The class significantly helped us understand what responsibilities are age-appropriate and realistic. Now that our daughter is nine, we believe using an Apple Watch will foster her independence and the class helped reinforce those thoughts and gave us best practices to implement right away. Thank you for answering my question during the session regarding watch communication; we have already set up a group chat and discussed the "thumbs up" strategy!
I truly appreciate all the information shared, and your team did a fantastic job. Thank you for always being such a reliable and helpful resource."
-Cheryl
MEET YOUR
INSTRUCTORS.
Emily Falk
CDCES, T1D & T1D Mama
Emily is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who lives with type 1 diabetes herself and is also the mother of a T1D kiddo. She brings both the clinical perspective of a diabetes educator and the lived reality of a T1D parent — a combination that makes her guidance deeply practical and deeply personal.
Ethan Ax
T1D Dad & Advocate
Ethan is a dad navigating T1D responsibility with his tween child. He brings the honest, boots-on-the-ground parent perspective — the fears, the negotiations, the wins, and the moments of having to let go. His experience resonates with parents who are in the thick of it right now.