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Ways to #KeepItTeal This Halloween
Craft Ideas to #KeepItTeal Halloween is on its way! You want to show others you are going to #KeepItTeal to support kids with food allergies and special diets. But maybe you aren't quite ready to carve pumpkins. Use our craft printouts...
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Tips for Food Allergy Safety at Halloween
Holidays like Halloween that focus on food and treats can be stressful for parents and kids who manage food allergies. Preparation can reduce that stress and minimize the chances of having a food allergy reaction. Read our tips and learn how to make Teal Pumpkin SunButter Crispy Rice Treats.
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Yes there is a way to show that. It is known as the Teal pumpkin project. You put a Teal pumpkin on your porch, or front of your house along with one of the signs letting those know that you have safe non food or allergy safe items . That is what the Teal pumpkins represent.
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Wow Georgina5.... Did you HONESTLY think I didn't read the article? I wasn't asking about MY PORCH... I was asking if there was a way to "mark" your kids so other parents at the HOUSES know your kids are TEAL. It really isn't that difficult to read the response before answering incorrectly. Especially with kids 5+ you aren't necessarily on the porch with them making sure they take something they can have, and kids are kids and can have that out of their bucket on their way down the stairs...
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Originally Posted by Katie: Originally Posted by Dawn Aaron Laird: What a great idea! Is there a way for kids to show they "Keep it Teal" on Halloween night? So houses know they're "teal" kiddos? Oooh! I like that idea! Last year, I filled half the treat bowl with candy and half with non-edible items. Not sure which children had food restrictions, I offered everyone a choice. I was surprised at how many kiddos opted for the non-edible treats. Biggest hit..glow in the dark vampire teeth!
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There are so many ways to show your zeal for teal that I'm sure as this awareness initiative grows in the years ahead there will be so many imaginative ways to display teal, both on kids and on houses! Maybe kids could carry teal-colored glowsticks (the kind that snap to light and last for a few hours) - which could also double for safety once it gets a little dark out. You could also carry teal-colored treat bags, or paint a plastic orange pumpkin teal to carry. The teal glowsticks, if they...
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Re: #KeepItTeal: A Safer and More Inclusive Halloween for Kids on Special Diets
Originally Posted by Dawn Aaron Laird: Wow Georgina5.... Did you HONESTLY think I didn't read the article? I wasn't asking about MY PORCH... I was asking if there was a way to "mark" your kids so other parents at the HOUSES know your kids are TEAL. It really isn't that difficult to read the response before answering incorrectly. Especially with kids 5+ you aren't necessarily on the porch with them making sure they take something they can have, and kids are kids and can have that out of their...
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#KeepItTeal: A Safer and More Inclusive Halloween for Kids on Special Diets
4 Ways to #KeepItTeal for Halloween Do you want to make Halloween safer for children with food allergies? Share #KeepItTeal pumpkin posters and other safety tips from Kids With Food Allergies. Show your community that offering non-food treats is a...
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Fun new craft ideas to #KeepItTeal ! Iron-on transfer, stickers/buttons/tags and a stencil!
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Re: #KeepItTeal: A Safer and More Inclusive Halloween for Kids on Special Diets
No I got it thank you. It was not loading completely for some reason. I saved it on to my computer and it worked. Originally Posted by Allison: Originally Posted by jcm: Anybody else having problems opening the Teal Classroom Kit PDF? Hi, are you still having problems accessing it?
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Great glad it's working!
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Re: #KeepItTeal: A Safer and More Inclusive Halloween for Kids on Special Diets
What a great idea! Is there a way for kids to show they "Keep it Teal" on Halloween night? So houses know they're "teal" kiddos?
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Hmmm....that's a good question!
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Re: #KeepItTeal: A Safer and More Inclusive Halloween for Kids on Special Diets
Originally Posted by Dawn Aaron Laird: What a great idea! Is there a way for kids to show they "Keep it Teal" on Halloween night? So houses know they're "teal" kiddos? Oooh! I like that idea! Last year, I filled half the treat bowl with candy and half with non-edible items. Not sure which children had food restrictions, I offered everyone a choice. I was surprised at how many kiddos opted for the non-edible treats. Biggest hit..glow in the dark vampire teeth! Super cheap, too!
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We did half and half on the treats too. But I put them in separate bowls since I know some people don't even want the wrappers touching... That said, we didn't get many who requested non-food treats, but we got plenty to opted for them. I figure that was a win anyway since none of the kids need all that candy! I think this year, I'll skip the candy altogether - this will keep me from eating the leftovers and anything leftover will keep for next year!
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Originally Posted by Dawn Aaron Laird: What a great idea! Is there a way for kids to show they "Keep it Teal" on Halloween night? So houses know they're "teal" kiddos? Just to let you know, we do have a few more tricks up our sleeves! Keep watching for more ideas on how to #KeepItTeal!
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Re: #KeepItTeal: A Safer and More Inclusive Halloween for Kids on Special Diets
Anybody else having problems opening the Teal Classroom Kit PDF?
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Which link are you clicking (text link, Download PDF or the image itself)? I just tried all 3 options and it opens for me. Do you have a PDF viewer installed? Are you on a desktop/laptop or a mobile device?
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I am very sorry. I made an honest mistake. I did not read your question correctly therefore did not understand. Your question is a valid one and a great idea as well. I don't think that called for THE CAPS letting me know that you were so insulted by my response. People do make mistakes. Take a breath! Don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy your Halloween!
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Originally Posted by jcm: Anybody else having problems opening the Teal Classroom Kit PDF? Hi, are you still having problems accessing it?
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Spreading Food Allergy Awareness One Teal Pumpkin at a Time
Two years ago when Becky Basalone and her two young sons first painted a pumpkin teal, she had no idea where that little pumpkin would lead. Becky had recently started FACET (Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee), an AAFA-affiliated support group....
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Virtual Halloween Contest for Kids with Food Allergies
You're invited to participate in our 8th annual Halloween costume parade! Show us how you safely celebrate Halloween - add photos of your costumes, your teal pumpkins or your Halloween parties . You could win one of five fantastic...
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What are some other ways people deal with Halloween? I don't think this teal thing should stop by any means, but I am having a hard time seeing it as a widely accepted solution. I have a peanut/treenut allergic kid and I have very mixed emotions... On the one hand, I like the added awareness, but on the other hand... I think this might be expecting too much . In our town, some neighborhoods get hundreds of kids and per item non-food stuff can get expensive. Plus, I really don't want my...
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Re: Tips for Managing Food Allergies at School: Get Active With Food-Free Activities
Thanks for this piece!! I'm in search of any materials that help make ending the classroom birthday treat more palatable to parents & staff that are still undereducated when it comes to the reality of children living with life threatening allergies.
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Although My daughter has a long list of allergies, her life threatening allergens are peanut, pistachio & cashew.
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Hi kto, Welcome to posting. What food allergies do you manage?
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Tips for Managing Food Allergies at School: Get Active With Food-Free Activities
Do you need ideas to share with your child's teacher to encourage non-food rewards in the classroom? Many elementary schools are becoming more food allergy aware. An average U.S. classroom has two children with a food allergy. Using non-food rewards is healthier for everyone, not just those with food allergies. These ideas get a class up and moving after a job well done.
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Partner With Your School to Promote Teal Classrooms This Halloween
Did you know that 45% of severe allergic reactions in schools begin in the classroom? 1 About 20-25% of allergic reactions requiring epinephrine in schools occur without a prior history of food allergy. 2 Many schools are moving away from celebrating holidays with food in the classroom. If your school chooses to celebrate Halloween, partner with key school staff and families to plan holiday festivities in alignment with your school’s wellness plan. Ask your school to #KeepItTeal with Teal...