Gluten-Free modeling compound for kids:
Soy-Yer Dough
Grill Charms:
Check out these stainless steel charms that are put into meat before you cook them.
http://www.grillcharms.com/
A Cure for Milk Allergies?
| Thrive, the Children's Hospital Boston blog, is currently featuring entries about a family whose child is undergoing desensitization study at the hospital. Dr. Lynda Schneider, Director of the hospital's Allergy Program, explains the study while the family describes their experience with grocery shopping, the trial, etc. The site explains: "Until recently, the only treatment for allergies has consisted of avoiding the food and managing reactions when they occur. This exposure desensitization trial-the first of its kind in the country-represents a bold new way of thinking about food allergies." The blogs and videos can be seen on the Thrive web site: Food Allergies | Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston's health and science blog |
Local Child Going to FAAN Kid's Congress
Andrea Schmidt, a 5th grader with food allergies, will be going to Washington DC as a FAAN junior ambassador to ask congress to pass food allergy legislation and fund food allergy research.
Andrea's mom, Cathy, is a long time member of the Seacoast Food Allergy Group. Way to go Andrea! We're proud of you.
"Going Gluten Free" Workshop-begins 9/21
Food Sensitivity Resources - food allergies, food sensitivities, celiac disease, candida, gluten, in conjunction with dietitian Susan Engle and Dr. Amanda Tracy, presents "Going Gluten Free" - a 4-part workshop series. Sponsored by -CK Cookies-( Home Page) bakers of gluten free goodies delivered right to your door! Attend the first session free with no obligation! Registration is required, as space is limited. Kim Hopkins, Founder Food Sensitivity Resources PO Box 123 Hampton, NH 03843-0123 Food Sensitivity Resources - food allergies, food sensitivities, celiac disease, candida, gluten 603-463-0175 Blog = The Food Allergy Coach thefoodallergycoach@yahoo.com |
School Preparation & 504 plans
Below is a link to several articles from * allergymoms.com : : There is a helpful discussion evaluating whether your food allergic child needs a 504 plan and where to start to develop a plan. There is also a Food Allergy School Discussion guide from *Safe@School Partners.
*Allergymoms.com puts out an excellent monthly newsletter. It's free and you can sign up from the link above. Safe@School has many other great downloadable resources for school training.
Attack of the Killer Peanut Butter Sandwiches
This is an article by Linda Coss, the author of several food allergy cookbooks and support books:
Dear Support Groups,
Last year I wrote a great article, “Attack of the Killer Peanut Butter Sandwiches,” that explains why it is necessary for schools to enact a variety of measures to keep food-allergic children safe, and why it is not as simple as teaching the food-allergic children to “be careful.” I wrote this in a tone that comes across as sympathetic to the viewpoint of the other kids’ parents, while making it clear that precautions really are both necessary and reasonable.
Since then this article has been available for parents, educators, and medical professionals to distribute in their local areas. Last year I received a terrific response and was told that many schools included this in their fall information packets. With back-to-school season upon us, I just wanted to remind everyone that the article is still available at:
Explaining School Food Allergy Rules and Restrictions to Other Parents Please help me to spread the word!
Best wishes,
Linda Coss
949-699-2749
Plumtree Press
Books to Help Your Family Live with Food Allergies
Food Allergy Back-to-School Books
Christina Black of, www.safeFoodForMe.com, is offering her book "Starting School with a Food Allergy" at a reduced price of $11.99. She also has a new addition of her book "Mommy, Is This Safe For Me to Eat?" with an expanded parent section and quiz for the kids. Plus check her web site for a free, downloadable book, "Ricky Loves to Fly."
All books can be found on her website, Mommy, Is This Safe to Eat?, or on Amazon.com.
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