Staying Safe with Food Allergies
Food allergies in children are on the rise and there is no definitive proof as to why this is happening. If you are the parent of a child with food allergies, you need to take extra precautions to insure that your child is safe at school and that the school personnel know how to handle a possibly life-threatening reaction.
My guest this week is Maria Acebal, the founder of www.foodallergysmart.org and she shares with us how dangerous food allergies can be and what steps should be taken to keep children with food allergies safe at school.
Maria has a wealth of information to share, such as what is anaphylaxis, why it is so important to wash hands AFTER eating at school, when will an allergic reaction occur and also what teachers can do to keep their own classrooms safe. Find out what precautions parents should take when inviting a food allergic child for a playdate and what kind of birthday goodies are best to share with the class.
The teaching program that Maria brings to schools is called Safe@School Partners and she teaches the entire school staff about food allergy safety. If you would like to view the documentary Maria mentioned about Sabrina Shannon who died from anaphylaxis due to cross-contamination of food, here is the link.
Also mentioned on the show was www.CrittersWhoCare.com where you can help to send stuffed animals to children whose parents are receiving hospice care or to children who are receiving hospice care themselves. If you would like to enter a contest for helping to spread the word, check out www.MomsLoveShopping.com.
If you are a mom who loves to write, the deadline for the Moms Telling Stories competition is coming up quickly! Find rules for submissions here at www.MomsTalkRadio.com .
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