Frequent hand washing is a good habit to teach children with food allergies. It’s also very beneficial during flu season. Wash Your Hands -before and after food prep -before and after eating -after using the bathroom -after sneezing, coughing, or wiping nose -after taking the trash/recycling out -after coming home for the day Stay healthy,…
Create Epi Confidence: Tips on How to Teach Children When and How to Use Epinephrine
You may remember my previous post about the three things that, in my opinion, stop us from using epinephrine during anaphylaxis; Fear, Inaccurate Information, and Doubt. Today, I’d like to remind you all that educating our children to overcome these obstacles is just as important. We cannot only rely on adults to know what to…
Make A Difference – Choose Epinephrine
Why are we so hesitant to use epinephrine? I don’t know anyone who analyzes the severity of a headache before taking medicine for it. Same goes for seasonal allergies, upset stomach, and back pain, none of which (without other major symptoms) cause death. So then why have we been making it so difficult to determine…
ALLERGIES: The Importance of carrying TWO EpiPen®! – The Accidental EpiPen® Injection
I’m not exactly proud to share this story, but if it helps someone else, then I guess it’s a good thing. It all started with two cups of hot chocolate, one made with cows milk, the other with rice milk. In our house we have an eat-in kitchen with a round table and a dining…
ALLERGIES: Leaving Your Child with a Sitter
Going out on a date! WOO HOO! Our sitter, my nephew’s girlfriend, is growing up. She got herself a full-time job. Do you know what that means? Yup, we have to start training a new sitter. 🙁 We started with the neighbor. She’s a great kid and spends a good amount of time with my…