How To Keep Your Kids Allergy Free At School

One of the hardest things any parent who has children with allergies has to do is send their kids to school. While teachers and other school professionals go above and beyond to help keep kids safe, it can be hard to control what they eat and interact with when parents can’t be there all the time. The good news is that there are some c Kids are never too young to start learning these tips with you, so now is a great time to begin!

Make Avoidance Fun!

The best thing you can do to help kids steer clear of allergens when you’re not around is to help them learn to identify the things that can cause allergies and then give them the tools they need to avoid those things. Many parents make this a fun process by using flash cards or fake food items to show their kids what to watch for, and then make it into a game when these things are avoided.

For example, if you have a child with peanut allergies, work on helping them to know what peanuts look like and what foods they may be added to. Then, play food search games where your child gets points or prizes when they find the peanut images or identify them at a grocery store.

You can also award points or prize when your child successfully says a phrase like “I am allergic to peanuts” any time they identify them. This is a great way to make the process fun while empowering your child to protect themselves at the same time!

Communicate Clearly

No matter how advanced your child’s daycare, babysitter, or school may be, there’s no harm in over-communicating. Taking time to shake hands with, make a meeting and get to know the people who will be around your child the most so that you can explain their allergies and answer any questions the person may have will make a lasting impression. You can also create fun and colorful cards or printouts to give to people in your child’s life that will help them remember the allergy that needs to be watched for.

Basically, you want to stand out and make an impression so that the people who care for your child remember and take note of what they need to watch out for.

Stay In The Loop

Keep your eyes on things like projects, excursions, and other activities. This is a great way to see a potential problem coming before it turns into an issue. The more present you can be with what happens at school or day care, the easier it will be for you to make sure all is well!

If you have any other ideas on how parents can help keep their kids safe when they’re away, please share them here!