“Mom, can I please go to overnight camp?” Every summer, I would hear this question from my younger son when I dropped off his older brother at overnight camp. Each year I told him that he may attend when he turned 7 years old. FINALLY the time came when he was old enough to stay…
Warning! If you go out to eat with our family, DON’T be in a hurry. Why? Because… my sons eat slowly? No, definitely not. they eat a lot? Well yes, but that’s not the reason. we ask a lot of questions? That’s it! Yes, we ask questions and A LOT OF THEM. We are not…
“Can I have some candy AND a glow bracelet?” “I’m going to scare my teacher with this plastic spider.” “Hey mom. This house is cool, they have toys!” These are some of the comments I heard last Halloween from my little, and not so little, trick-or- treaters. The most touching was an older…
Are you the parent of a child or children with food allergies or celiac disease? Is school fast approaching or already upon you? Have you performed the necessary steps to give your child the best chance of a successful school year? Returning to school reminds me of the famous quote by Benjamin Franklin, “By failing to…
Although it can be nerve-wracking to send your food-allergic child to summer camp, it is possible for them to have a fun and safe experience and for you to be a relatively “happy camper” as well. Here Are 8 Mistakes To Avoid: Mistake #1: Checking The Availability Of Medications The Night Before Camp. 1.…
