Inspired to her sister’s severe food allergies, one Florida teen has lobbied for new state guidelines to educate school staff on everything from symptoms to emergency procedures to food handling to prevent cross-contamination in the cafeteria kitchen.
Parenting & School
Six That Save Lives – Free Educational Poster for Anaphylaxis
AL has created a poster with the critical steps to take during an emergency.
Lesley U. Decision: A Victory for Allergy, Celiac Access
A landmark lawsuit and settlement mark a significant step in recognizing food allergies as a disability.
Allergy Moms: Resolve to Stress Less and Schedule in Real Life
Resolve to start the new year on a new path, with less worry, less stress and more fun for you and your food-allergic child.
Half of Parents Unaware as Allergic Kids Targeted by Bullies
One-third of kids bullied because of allergies, but almost half of their parents were in the dark about it.
Staying Allergy-Safe Over the Holidays
A food-filled family gathering need not be a minefield for those with allergies. Here are 6 key steps to safe… Read more »
Food Allergy Bullying at School is on the Rise
JACKSON Tichenor was scared. The fourth grader from Stillwater, Minnesota, was walking back to class after lunch when a couple… Read more »
Help the School to ‘Get’ Food Allergies
Sometimes we hear of community resistance to food allergy accommodations. For instance, a decade ago, parents at one Florida school… Read more »
‘Oh Waiter…’ An Allergic Child Learns to Dine Out
Does your allergic child know what to look out for and what questions to ask when eating out? Learn how one mother empowered her son by making him part of the process.
Sample Letter to Support New School Epinephrine Act
Want schools to have access to stock epinephrine and training to administer it? Send a copy of this letter to your senator and help get this proposed legislation made into law.