Halloween Safety

Hello all food allergy supporters- I can not believe it is almost Halloween and I have not posted my annual safety post.

• Make sure your child wears gloves when trick or treating so they can enjoy the event and not have issues with touching cross contaminated candy.
• Trade out the candy for something non food related- we generally do books to help our daughter read better.
• Donate the candy to a local children's shelter, brighten someones day.
• Trick or Treat for a cure- FAAN has a great program that allows you to raise money for research- take advantage of it as it is a great way to educate your friends and neighbors. 
• Dress to be seen & watch for cars
• Be safe! 

Happy Halloween!

 It's always a good idea to let your child participate as long as they can be safe.   Happy Halloween from the Taylor's.

Enjoy the night! Boooo!

Schools and Food Allergies

It is great to see parents and schools working together to make food allergies part of the discussion with classmates. As we are fond of saying Knowledge if Power and this helps to minimize bullying and helps classmates awareness to make sure they keep kids safe. We have a fantastic school district in this regard at Center Point Urbana School District. (Homecoming tonight by the way).

The Lollipop Game- Lynda loves these suckers!

Here is the Article posted by the Food Allergy Initiative. CLICK HERE

Just remember parents working with your school is a PARTNERSHIP and you will have to compromise and work on creative solutions. I works, we have lived it.

Have a safe weekend!

The Taylor's

This Article highlights the importance of communication with your School when dealing with food allergies

Yet another recent article about food allergies and schools.  This time two children are being held out of school due to the reversal of a policy on no nuts at school.  That being said- Lynda goes to CPU and they do not have a no nut policy, but do take proactive steps to ensure her safety.  It is also important where school policy or action falls short parents need to be proactive with a workaround for the safety of their children.

You can read the article HERE.

Have a great weekend.

The Taylor's