An Interesting Article from CNN regarding the rise of Food Allergies

I recently saw an article on CNN.com discussing food allergies and their rise. 

"One theory is that the Western diet has made people more susceptible to developing allergies and other illnesses."

It is good to see that Food Allergies are getting some national exposure, but this also shows they are no closer to figuring out why this is happening and working on a way to prevent or cure it.

You can read the full article HERE.

Nothing is more frightening than a parent seeing their child in a reaction.  Each time you do you risk their life, you can't predict the outcome.  Help support those who have this affliction with your time, talents, resources, money or just tolerance. 


Keep your kids safe as we start the new school year!

Have a great weekend,

The Taylor's

Picture from CNN

Are you ready for the new school year?

The start of a new school year is just around the corner.  Have you completed your pre-school year education of your educators?

Have you?

• Met your child's new teacher?
• Educated them on your child's allergies?
• Have you reviewed the FAAN's site for new materials to use in the classroom and to educate classmates?
• Met with the nursing staff, reviewed emergency plans and what to do if your child has a reaction at school?
• Met with the nutritional staff regarding your child's allergies and conducted cross contamination training?
• Identified any safety concerns as it relates to your child and proposed a solution?
• Worked with the bussing department and certified your driver on use of an Epi-Pen?
• Updated medical information including emergency contact, insurance and preferred medical facilities etc. 
• Update your 504 plan if you have one
• Meet with your principal to discuss any concerns and make sure they are on board with the plans in place. 

If you have not done these things, the sooner the better.  The closer you get to the start of school the more hectic things are going to be and more likely you will not have your educators full attention.