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- Ask the teacher to request that parents do not put candy in the valentines which will be passed out to students.
- Encourage parents to bring in non-food items for the party (example: stickers, heart-shaped erasers, rings, bracelets, etc.)
- Bring a safe treat for your child to eat during the party.
- Instead of the party being focused on treats, suggest that the students play games with a Valentine's Day theme. (Example: Instead of 'Duck, Duck, Goose' they could play 'Heart, Heart, Cupid!' OR instead of 'Hot Potato', they could play, 'Sweet Heart' the words might go like this: Sweet Heart, Sweet Heart, round and round, where you stop, love is found. The student left holding the heart is out and the play continues passing a heart around the room.
- Volunteer to help with the party so you can supervise, especially during snack time.
Remember to speak to the teacher and the parents before the party about your child's food allergies...just a friendly reminder.
- Your child should bring all treats home for inspection before being allowed to eat.
- "No label, No Thank-you" Homemade treats frequently contain egg and dairy, and may have cross-contamination with nuts. If there isn't a label, it shouldn't be eaten.
- Have a bag of safe treats, or prizes, you can swap for unsafe candy when your child comes home.
- Make sure your child's school anaphylaxis action plan is updated and a current EpiPen is available. If your child is attending a non-school party, talk with parents, offer to attend, and make sure all medications accompany your child to the event.
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