Comments on: The meeting about The Food Allergy Incident…. http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/ A food allergy food blog and resource for moms (and dads) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:46:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lissa http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-2428 Lissa Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:44:10 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-2428 Kelly, I'm just catching up on the blog - life has kept me behind the times - but I am thrilled to read this update! PLEASE keep us all updated on the progress your district makes... and any negative backlash you may or may not (hopefully NOT) get from other parents. It continues to amaze me the visceral emotional responses we get from non-allergic parents who are somehow personally offended by our efforts to keep our kids safe! Praying you live in a more enlightened district... :) Kelly, I’m just catching up on the blog – life has kept me behind the times – but I am thrilled to read this update! PLEASE keep us all updated on the progress your district makes… and any negative backlash you may or may not (hopefully NOT) get from other parents. It continues to amaze me the visceral emotional responses we get from non-allergic parents who are somehow personally offended by our efforts to keep our kids safe!

Praying you live in a more enlightened district… :)

]]> By: kellyrudnicki http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1892 kellyrudnicki Wed, 20 May 2009 21:12:29 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1892 Thanks so much! Keep me posted! Thanks so much! Keep me posted!

]]> By: Kari http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1891 Kari Wed, 20 May 2009 20:45:37 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1891 Kelly this is a wonderful site-thank you. My soon to be 4 yr old son has peanut & egg allergies. I am very thankful we are in a preschool that has a "No-food birthday treat" policy, as well as being a peanut free environment. These were both implemented well before we started attending. It's wonderful being there, but as you and other moms write, going into the "school system" is scary. My son will go to kindergarten in a couple of years and I am already starting research as to who/where, etc. to get the ball rolling to have a "No food birthday treat" policy. Thank you for sharing your journey, as it has given me a couple of ideas. Kari Kelly this is a wonderful site-thank you. My soon to be 4 yr old son has peanut & egg allergies. I am very thankful we are in a preschool that has a “No-food birthday treat” policy, as well as being a peanut free environment. These were both implemented well before we started attending. It’s wonderful being there, but as you and other moms write, going into the “school system” is scary. My son will go to kindergarten in a couple of years and I am already starting research as to who/where, etc. to get the ball rolling to have a “No food birthday treat” policy. Thank you for sharing your journey, as it has given me a couple of ideas.

Kari

]]> By: Col http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1831 Col Mon, 18 May 2009 18:26:26 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1831 Wow, good for you. I am impressed by your persistence. My own FA/celiac son starts kindergarten in the fall, and I'm still figuring out what issues I need to pursue with the school. It will be a learning process for all of us, I'm sure. The school has already implemented a "no-food" policy for birthdays, which is fantastic. I agree, it would be nice to have at least one other FA kid in the same class. I know they are out there, and wouldn't it be great if my son knew some other kids with similar issues. Wow, good for you. I am impressed by your persistence. My own FA/celiac son starts kindergarten in the fall, and I’m still figuring out what issues I need to pursue with the school. It will be a learning process for all of us, I’m sure. The school has already implemented a “no-food” policy for birthdays, which is fantastic.

I agree, it would be nice to have at least one other FA kid in the same class. I know they are out there, and wouldn’t it be great if my son knew some other kids with similar issues.

]]> By: kellyrudnicki http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1805 kellyrudnicki Sun, 17 May 2009 13:43:06 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1805 Lynn, I am so sorry to hear about your allergist appointment, and your toddler's diagnosis. I remember that day well. Know that there are lots of resources and support groups, as well as tons of wonderful blogging allergy moms (see my links) who can provide very helpful information. I wish there were blogs when my own son was diagnosed years ago...it seemed like such a lonely journey at the time. Now I feel there is a lot more information and help so I have no doubt you'll find the support. Also, in any of my recipes subsitute your flour of choice for the wheat. Thanks so much for your comment! Lynn, I am so sorry to hear about your allergist appointment, and your toddler’s diagnosis. I remember that day well. Know that there are lots of resources and support groups, as well as tons of wonderful blogging allergy moms (see my links) who can provide very helpful information. I wish there were blogs when my own son was diagnosed years ago…it seemed like such a lonely journey at the time. Now I feel there is a lot more information and help so I have no doubt you’ll find the support. Also, in any of my recipes subsitute your flour of choice for the wheat. Thanks so much for your comment!

]]> By: Lynn http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1785 Lynn Sun, 17 May 2009 02:50:02 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1785 I just discovered your blog and subscribed. This week we had a sobering allergist appointment where we confirmed that our 18-month old is allergic to tree nuts, wheat, egg, dairy, and (if that's not enough) sesame. I'm so grateful for blogs like yours that make me feel like I'll be prepared when the time comes to send him off to school. I just discovered your blog and subscribed. This week we had a sobering allergist appointment where we confirmed that our 18-month old is allergic to tree nuts, wheat, egg, dairy, and (if that’s not enough) sesame. I’m so grateful for blogs like yours that make me feel like I’ll be prepared when the time comes to send him off to school.

]]> By: kellyrudnicki http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1763 kellyrudnicki Sat, 16 May 2009 13:13:33 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1763 You and me both sister! I was surprised too, but at the same time, what I am proposing isn't that big of a deal, right? There will still be food at holiday parties, grade level parties, etc. My upped 504 Plan should help with those food celebrations. I know you'll do a fabulous job in September with your school Jennifer! :) You and me both sister! I was surprised too, but at the same time, what I am proposing isn’t that big of a deal, right? There will still be food at holiday parties, grade level parties, etc. My upped 504 Plan should help with those food celebrations. I know you’ll do a fabulous job in September with your school Jennifer! :)

]]> By: Jennifer B http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1758 Jennifer B Sat, 16 May 2009 12:07:41 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1758 Wow. I confess I was surprised when I got to the part of your post where you tell that the school was in favor of no birthday treats! Phew. That helps a lot! The No Birthday Treats occurs in some classes at the elementary school here but not all. I'll try to help things along when my 5 y.o. gets there in September. Wow. I confess I was surprised when I got to the part of your post where you tell that the school was in favor of no birthday treats! Phew. That helps a lot!

The No Birthday Treats occurs in some classes at the elementary school here but not all. I’ll try to help things along when my 5 y.o. gets there in September.

]]> By: Tanya http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1739 Tanya Sat, 16 May 2009 00:07:30 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1739 I'm so glad that they are receptive to changing the policy! Way to go with your persistant self! And Kim- as a food allergy mom, I would LOVE to have another FA child in our classroom. It would make my DD feel less isolated and less excluded. I often tell the school they can give my info to anyone who wants it. Not that they will, but I still offer. I’m so glad that they are receptive to changing the policy! Way to go with your persistant self!

And Kim- as a food allergy mom, I would LOVE to have another FA child in our classroom. It would make my DD feel less isolated and less excluded. I often tell the school they can give my info to anyone who wants it. Not that they will, but I still offer.

]]> By: kellyrudnicki http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1734 kellyrudnicki Fri, 15 May 2009 20:42:10 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1734 I think that is a great idea Kim, and certainly one worth looking into. It would be great to trade off with food allergy baking, etc. and even for the social emotional aspect too. Let me know how your meeting goes! I think that is a great idea Kim, and certainly one worth looking into. It would be great to trade off with food allergy baking, etc. and even for the social emotional aspect too. Let me know how your meeting goes!

]]> By: Kim http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1730 Kim Fri, 15 May 2009 19:22:42 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1730 That's GREAT that they are so receptive! I'm crossing my fingers that it happens. I had a conversation with my dd's principal today about having a meeting with her, dd's teacher, school nurse, and cafeteria aids prior to next school year. I am going to be asking for a food free classroom unless I bake the goodies. I'm hoping my meeting goes as well as yours. I am SO impressed by people like Ellen who commented above, that she is so allergy aware and reads blogs like yours. That's a dream come true to parents of FA kids!! That's way more than some relatives would do. I also inquired about whether we could possibly arrange for there to be another allergic child in dd's class. I think that would help a lot with some of the social aspects of FA to have a "buddy" so that the focus is not on "Mary" all the time: ie, We have to wash our hands because of "Mary." We can't bring in treats because of "Mary" etc...I know I would appreciate having a parent ally in the classroom, someone to trade off on attending field trips, baking etc....At first mention I could tell the principal thought that was a loaded request (privacy or discrimination issues???) but after I made my case she said they'd see what they could do. Contact some of the other FA parents for their input. So, as a FA parent, how would you feel about this? That’s GREAT that they are so receptive! I’m crossing my fingers that it happens. I had a conversation with my dd’s principal today about having a meeting with her, dd’s teacher, school nurse, and cafeteria aids prior to next school year. I am going to be asking for a food free classroom unless I bake the goodies. I’m hoping my meeting goes as well as yours.

I am SO impressed by people like Ellen who commented above, that she is so allergy aware and reads blogs like yours. That’s a dream come true to parents of FA kids!! That’s way more than some relatives would do.

I also inquired about whether we could possibly arrange for there to be another allergic child in dd’s class. I think that would help a lot with some of the social aspects of FA to have a “buddy” so that the focus is not on “Mary” all the time: ie, We have to wash our hands because of “Mary.” We can’t bring in treats because of “Mary” etc…I know I would appreciate having a parent ally in the classroom, someone to trade off on attending field trips, baking etc….At first mention I could tell the principal thought that was a loaded request (privacy or discrimination issues???) but after I made my case she said they’d see what they could do. Contact some of the other FA parents for their input. So, as a FA parent, how would you feel about this?

]]> By: "Food Allergy Mama" Writes About Son's School Allergy Incident http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1722 "Food Allergy Mama" Writes About Son's School Allergy Incident Fri, 15 May 2009 15:56:08 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1722 [...] In a very interesting blog post, Kelly Rudnicki, also known as the “Food Allergy Mama,” writes about an allergy incident with her son at his school. This also makes us wonder how many reactions occur due to food sensitivities with children that we might occur with their kids…and not even be aware of it. FoodFacts is dedicated to providing comprehensive and objective information about hidden ingredients within the foods we eat. [...] [...] In a very interesting blog post, Kelly Rudnicki, also known as the “Food Allergy Mama,” writes about an allergy incident with her son at his school. This also makes us wonder how many reactions occur due to food sensitivities with children that we might occur with their kids…and not even be aware of it. FoodFacts is dedicated to providing comprehensive and objective information about hidden ingredients within the foods we eat. [...]

]]> By: Eileen http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1721 Eileen Fri, 15 May 2009 15:41:22 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1721 Kelly--just wanted to let you know that River Forest schools adopted a food-free Birthday treat policy about a year ago. I don't have children with food allergies but I am very aware and concerned about other children's allergies. It is so nice to simplify it and have the kids celebrate other ways (for example, a parent coming in to read a book and join in singing Happy Birthday!). So much simpler and worry-free all around. I am hopeful your district will do the same. Kelly–just wanted to let you know that River Forest schools adopted a food-free Birthday treat policy about a year ago. I don’t have children with food allergies but I am very aware and concerned about other children’s allergies. It is so nice to simplify it and have the kids celebrate other ways (for example, a parent coming in to read a book and join in singing Happy Birthday!). So much simpler and worry-free all around. I am hopeful your district will do the same.

]]> By: Elaine http://www.foodallergymama.com/2009/05/15/the-meeting-about-the-food-allergy-incident/comment-page-1/#comment-1720 Elaine Fri, 15 May 2009 15:13:22 +0000 http://www.foodallergymama.com/?p=487#comment-1720 Thank you so much for sharing about this. I have a couple of year to go before my peanut/tree nut/egg allergic child enters regular school, but this is all wonderful information for me to have. He begins pre-school next year and they are really on board having already had similar children. Reading your posts gives me so much hope. Not to mention all of your wonderful recipes. Thanks again. Thank you so much for sharing about this. I have a couple of year to go before my peanut/tree nut/egg allergic child enters regular school, but this is all wonderful information for me to have. He begins pre-school next year and they are really on board having already had similar children. Reading your posts gives me so much hope. Not to mention all of your wonderful recipes.

Thanks again.

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