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 →
In my role as a consultant and also as a parent, I have had many conversations over the years with school administrators and parents regarding school accommodations. One point that continually comes up regarding this is the concept of “eliminating all allergens”. Schools don’t feel comfortable guaranteeing 100% allergen-free space because they don’t want to.. read more →
By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Food Allergy Educator & Consultant FoodAllergyConsulting.com One of the most important skills in managing food allergies is the ability to identify an allergic reaction. Early identification is critical. I am sharing this FREE poster with you in hopes that you will download it and use it. The information.. read more →
By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. The number of children with food allergies in the United States is now estimated to be 1 in 13. This means there are approximately 2 children in every classroom with food allergies. That number is especially alarming given that children with food allergies can be at risk for having a.. 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 →
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