Allergies and allergic reactions have been given widespread coverage in the news of late, so it's no wonder that both parents and schools are flustered. Here are some tips for helping to deal with allergies on school grounds.
Alert your child to the dangers of allergies
Many children don’t really understand what allergies are, and many have no idea how serious an allergic reaction can be. Make sure your child knows how important it is to be aware of allergies, and to ensure they're careful in dealing with other children's allergies: for example, they should be aware of the dangers of sharing food with children with allergies.
Ensure your child knows what to do
Make sure that your child is aware of what's involved in an allergic reaction. This includes things such as symptoms and reactions. You'll also want to check that they know to get help, and who they can go to for help.
Talk to your child about bullying
Children with allergies are often bullied at school because it’s seen as a difference, so if your child has allergies, you may wish to check with them regularly to ensure that they're happy at school. Many victims of bullying avoid alerting anyone about their victimisation, so it might be worth checking with a teacher to ensure that everything's okay.
Allergies are common place in this day and age so it’s more important than ever to ensure your children are allergy aware.
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