By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. In thinking about the most important tip I could share with you this year, I couldn’t help but be influenced by the current political climate.  In this new age of “fake news,” headlines for the sake of clicks, and internet trolls, now more than ever it is important to be.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. FoodAllergyConsulting.com Hopefully, if you have been reading my work, you know that I stress the importance of an individual written plan for each child with a food allergy.  The importance of an individual plan is echoed in the CDC guidelines.   These plans should address strategies to prevent a reaction as.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. The debate about food in classroom has heated up in multiple media outlets this week.  As a food allergy educator and consultant, I’d like to offer my perspective.   In my opinion, this issue is not up for public debate.   At the heart of the it, is the safety of children.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Many schools and childcare centers are wrestling with this very question.  But the answer could be closer than one might expect.  Rules and expectations are a regular part of the school setting.  We just need to apply them to this specific concern. Here is an example. Many schools have programs.. read more →