Mennett Lee Resources

 

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For Parents

Creating a Food Allergy Safety Zone at Home

Producer: FARE
Free Download
Summary: This booklet describes the proper way to wash, rinse and sanitize kitchen surfaces, tools and equipment and how to store, prepare and cook food at home.

Tips to Safely Celebrate Halloween

Producer: Kids with Food Allergies in collaboration with Gina Mennett Lee
Free Download
Summary: Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday for children, but it is not without risk for those with food allergies.

Tips to Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving

Producer: Kids with Food Allergies in collaboration with Gina Mennett Lee
Free Download
Summary: Here are some options to help you celebrate Thanksgiving safely. The best option for your family will depend on your child’s age, developmental level and individual medical history.

Tips to Safely Celebrate Christmas

Producer: Kids with Food Allergies in collaboration with Gina Mennett Lee
Free Download
Summary: Christmas is a wonderful time to create your own new family traditions that are safe for those with food allergies.

Tips to Safely Celebrate Chanukah

Producer: Kids with Food Allergies
Free Download
Summary: There are many ways your family can safely celebrate Chanukah while also being mindful of your food allergies. Here is a list of fun ideas.

For Your Child’s Caretakers

Babysitting Drop Off Form

Producer: AllergyHome.org
Free Download
Summary: This one-page form was created to help teach friends, family, babysitters and others responsible for the care of children with food allergies.

Tips for Coaches & Activity Leaders

Producer: AllergyHome.org, written by Gina Mennett Lee
Free Download
Summary: Children with food allergies can safely participate in extracurricular and sports activities as long as we do certain things to prevent allergic reactions and be prepared for allergic emergencies.

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan

Producer: FARE
Free Download
Summary: This emergency care plan is a step by step guide for how to assess a situation and how to determine what the proper next steps should be. Also available in Spanish.

Guides, Magazines, & Books

Living Confidently with Food Allergies

Producer: AllergyHome.org
Free Handbook
Summary: Living Confidently with Food Allergy teaches important information about food allergy, suggests ways to educate your child and others, and offers helpful tips and support.

Allergic Living

Online Magazine Subscription
Summary: The purpose of Allergic Living magazine is to engage, inform and assist readers living with food and environmental allergies and asthma. It offers in depth articles as well as useful tips and advice columns.

 

Living Without

Magazine Subscription
Summary: Living Without’s Gluten Free & More is the magazine for people with allergies and food sensitivities. It is a lifestyle guide to achieving better health.