Ask the teacher to request that parents do not put candy in the valentines which will be passed out to students. - Encourage parents to bring in non-food items for the party (example: stickers, heart-shaped erasers, rings, bracelets, etc.)
- Bring a safe treat for your child to eat during the party.
- Check all the valentines for candy/chocolates before giving them to your child. Many cards come with candy attached to them.
- Instead of the party being focused on treats, suggest that the students play games with a Valentine's Day theme. (Example: Instead of 'Duck, Duck, Goose' they could play 'Heart, Heart, Cupid!' OR instead of 'Hot Potato', they could play, 'Sweet Heart' the words might go like this: Sweet Heart, Sweet Heart, round and round, where you stop, love is found. The student left holding the heart is out and the play continues passing a heart around the room.
- Volunteer to help with the party so you can supervise, especially during snack time.
- Teach your child to politely say, 'No thank you, I have food allergies.' to people offering candy or treats without proper labeling.
- Ask the teacher and parents involved with the party planning if the class could participate in some valentine crafts (paper bouquets, heart-shaped wreaths, etc.) instead of focusing on the candy/treats.
- Remember to speak to the teacher and the parents before the party about your child's food allergies...just a friendly reminder.
- Send your child with ALL the proper medications in case of an emergency.
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