How Do You Make Birthday Treats For A Peanut-Free Class?
Of the school age kids in America, 2.2 million have food allergies. Reports of the life-threatening reaction, anaphylaxis, have contributed to the notoriety of peanut allergies. Some schools, in an attempt to protect students with peanut allergies, have instituted peanut-free zones. Often, these zones include the child’s class and a section of the lunchroom. In some instances, the zones may be much larger or encompass the entire school. Managing a peanut allergy can be difficult enough to deal with for the families they directly affect. It can feel impossible for the well meaning parent of a non-allergic child to make a birthday treat for students in a peanut-free class. Contact the teacher for recommendations a week or two in advance of the birthday. The parent of the allergic child may have already provided the teacher with a list of peanut-free birthday ideas. Offer to work directly with the allergic child’s family to put together an appropriate treat. Ask the teacher to pass your n
