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...for inspiration? No worries, I pulled some ways you can get involved and help: In the Community Talk to your child’s school system. Find out what safeguards are in place for food allergy children within the school. Bring school staff information on State and National recommended guidelines for handling food allergies at school: CDC’s National Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools National and State School Guidelines If you need some inspiration on how to...

...goes off to school and picks up extracurricular activities you won’t be with them all the time. Plus, although some food allergies are outgrown, others are life-long conditions. For these children managing food allergies will always be a part of their lives. Teaching Toddlers and Young Children About Food Allergies The skills and information you give your child about her food allergies will depend on her age. Start out with the basics; providing too much...

...As summer winds down and the school year approaches, parents of children with allergies might be wondering “What will my child eat for lunch?” If you have a child for whom school lunch is not an option, here are some ideas for balanced and nutritious meals that are free of the top eight allergens. They take some time to prepare, so you might consider serving them for dinner and sending leftovers for lunch the...

...who regularly see your child, including relatives, caregivers and their friends’ parents. Always read food labels to see if the product contains ingredients your child is allergic to, OR made in a factory that produces other food products that contain the allergen (factory information is beginning to appear on some labels). Get support at school and daycare. Involve your child’s primary teacher, the school nurse, and key food service staff and make them aware of...

...Although there is a lot of attention on peanut-free tables and banning peanut butter from school cafeterias, studies show that most food allergic reactions at school happen outside the cafeteria. Classroom parties and other situations out of the ordinary can put food allergic children at increased risk. With Halloween parties around the corner, I thought I’d share my TREAT sheet (some tips) that has helped keep my son and other allergic children safe and...

...quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. In case you are not an NFL/Football fanatic like me (I do mean fanatic!), the Saints are a professional football team in the NFL. Drew Brees has been in the NFL as a quarterback for 16 seasons, and he has experienced a very high level of professional football success. Drew’s success has come on many levels including: a successful high school record 2 times as a Heisman finalist and...

...Often, Thanksgiving and holidays can be tough for families that have a child with food allergies. Even though the holidays often revolve around food, you can still make them enjoyable for your allergy prone little one. You just have to prepare! But how do you make Thanksgiving fun for the entire family when you have a child with a food allergy? First, let’s talk about the school activities: If your child’s school is...

...can be offered to kids in elementary school, or teens in high school, regarding the significance of food allergies and what to do if their classmate or friend is experiencing an allergic reaction. They have really nice posters which can be displayed in classrooms or organizations, as well as bookmarks for a constant reminder throughout a child’s day. Our favorite find on the Foodallergy.org site is these adorable “PAL™ Hero Awards”, which can be handed...