FARE just released a FREE, 15-minute anaphylaxis course, Save A Life: Recognizing & Responding to Anaphylaxis. Anytime there is a new training tool available, it is important for me to review it myself. Of course, FARE is a trusted resource, so I knew it would be based in medical fact and provide sound information.. read more →
This time of year, Pinterest and other social media sites are drowning in cute and clever gifts for your child’s teacher. Finding the best way to say thank you is not easy especially when you are on a budget or pressed for time. I’m here to to give the hard truth. It’s not about the.. read more →
Today is the final day of the Mennett Food Allergy Consulting Book List Give Away. Laurel Francoeur, Esq. and I wanted to give away our Preschool Food Allergy Handbook! Click here to read the reviews. This book is appropriate for parents, school nurses and educators PreK through 4th grade. We cover pertinent research, best practices,.. read more →
Now through December 8th, in celebration of the launch of the Mennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Book List, I am partnering with some of my favorite authors to provide you with free copies of their books. All of these books had to meet the stringent criteria for inclusion on the book list. Today, thanks.. read more →
In the spirit of giving thanks, my friend and co-author, Laurel Francoeur and I are running TWO #PreschoolFoodAllergyHandbook specials now through Monday. SPECIAL ONE: NOW Through BLACK FRIDAY- When Buy One Book at Regular Price, you will send you an additional copy FREE. **Add it to your personal library **Give one to a friend **Give.. read more →
Someone recently said to me, “Food is love. Love is food.” And my response was, “I love food, but I love people more.” I’m of Italian heritage. If you are Italian, you know this means that food is central to all gatherings. I have fond memories of visiting my Nana and having her give.. read more →
I remember when I was in college, a professor of mine gave us all a copy of the poem, “Children Learn What They Live.” I saved it and read from time to time as a reminder of why I wanted to be a teacher. I still believe in the ideals in the poem. I.. read more →
It’s 6:00 am. I should be hopping in the shower before work but my head is throbbing and I feel awful. I check my temperature and sure enough, I have fever. This means I’m going to have to call in sick. Ugh! Teachers hate to call in sick. It usually means lessons need to be.. read more →
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a blog about how to respond to a school when they state that an accommodation can’t be made because they cannot guarantee it 100%. Since that time, I have had many questions about what common sense measures SHOULD be implemented to reduce risk. I have devoted many blogs.. read more →
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