1st Day of School: Epi Pen

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Early Kindergarten or Not? Also, Food Allergy and Schools.

M.O. asks from Phoenix

Well, I'm sort of torn on what to do over here. For a few years, I have done in home childcare/preschool for both my son and other people's children. For my son bei...

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Worried About Child with Severe Allergy Attending Preschool

J.M. asks from Los Angeles

Hi moms. My 2-year old has been diagnosed with a severe allergy to sesame. 3 nights ago he had a severe reaction and I had to administer an epi-pen and call 911. T...

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Don't Know What to Do with My Baby Going to School with Allergies to Egg&peanuts

O.S. asks from Sacramento

I'm frustrated and not sure what to do! My daughter had her 1st day of preschool and her teacher allows any snacks regardless of my daughter's allergies to egg & pea...

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Starting School

J.L. asks from Sarasota

My daughter is allergic to peanuts, eggs, fish, milk. She will be starting kindergarten in August and I'm very nervous. Tried to teach her not to share food with anyo...

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My Neighbors Son Is NOT Allergic to Peanuts, But....

G.T. asks from Rochester

My neighbors son is NOT allergic to peanuts. But a new boy that moved here about a month ago and was put in his kindergarten class is. There are 4 different kindergar...

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5 Year Old Recently Diagnosed with Severe Tree Nut Allergy

E.S. asks from Denver

Yesterday, my 5 year old was diagnosed with a severe tree nut allergy. I'm looking for tips and advice on how to ensure that people who are caring for my daughter can...

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Kids with Food Allergies in Adams County Schools

J.D. asks from Denver

My daughter starts school next year with serious food allergies. Does anyone have any tips or info?

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Allergens in School - How Far Do You Go?

A.L. asks from Seattle

My DD just started K and packs her lunch on most days. Our school does NOT have a (pea)nut-free policy, but as parents we were informed that there is one or more chil...

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School Refusing to Call My pre-K Son by His Legal First Name. Advice Anyone?

R.W. asks from Anniston

I share 50/50 joint legal w my son's father. Father is primary decision maker on education and religion. I, the mother, am primary decision maker on medical, dental, ...