tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post6963510920490215280..comments2023-09-19T07:31:44.458-04:00Comments on What A Card: Judgmental mom rears her ugly headWhat A Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06172499250110582833noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-56350090204518686012008-10-29T16:30:00.000-04:002008-10-29T16:30:00.000-04:00Hey, I'm behind in reading your posts (and many ot...Hey, I'm behind in reading your posts (and many others' posts) too! Glad to know that I'm not the only one.<BR/><BR/>This is a great post. The parent shouldn't be caving to the child's every whim, anyway. He isn't king.Ronnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545460026004087995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-72623227988099236402008-10-21T14:21:00.000-04:002008-10-21T14:21:00.000-04:00I'm so behind in blog post readings! But I say to...I'm so behind in blog post readings! But I say to you....Amen! You know I'm so on your side and agree w/everything you said. Uhhh, you can tell I have a peanut allergy kid?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-89475225226503327322008-10-20T20:45:00.000-04:002008-10-20T20:45:00.000-04:00Hmmmm...maybe have a super special halloween theme...Hmmmm...maybe have a super special halloween themed bag of the good stuff at home that your child knows about with some fun but inexpensive extra little toys from the $1 store mixed in to make it super special and attractive...that your little one would actually prefer! And if your little one is able to understand about kids who don't get taken trick or treating because they don't have anyone to take them...and maybe wouldn't mind sharing the nutty stuff w/ those little kids who would be soooo happy because they have none? (grasping at straws but it might work? :) )Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178049413978018095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-76448846575966154752008-10-20T09:27:00.000-04:002008-10-20T09:27:00.000-04:00I AGREE! Okay, sorry for shouting. But even befo...I AGREE! Okay, sorry for shouting. But even before we knew that my B had allergies, we always were understanding and respected the food bans at their daycare. And since B has had a nut allergy, someone actually told me that it was my fault that the school was nut free and their kid couldn't eat peanut butter. Excuse me?? Grumble, grumble. That is my rant.<BR/><BR/>My plan is to trade his stuff for safe treats. We actually have it pretty easy since he doesn't like chocolate, so that won't be an issue but if it were I would buy some chocolates from VT Nut free chocolates to trade him. He loves pretzels so it stinks that those aren't safe. What about the brand that Cost-co sells? They also LOVE stickers and temporary tattos so I want to stock up on those. <BR/><BR/>Good luck and have a happy nut free Halloween!<BR/>DanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-47001268381548430382008-10-19T14:31:00.000-04:002008-10-19T14:31:00.000-04:00If it weren't for being judgmental, I'd have nothi...If it weren't for being judgmental, I'd have nothing to do Monday - Friday from 1:00 - 4:00. (I have to schedule it in, but I do make the time for it.) :^)<BR/><BR/>Loved your post and thanks for stopping by on blogathon day! Hope to see you again soon...<BR/><BR/>Take care - <BR/><BR/>:^) AnnaAnna Leflerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968276973881720329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-63652220994702639622008-10-19T13:05:00.000-04:002008-10-19T13:05:00.000-04:00My daughter who is 21 months old is pretty young t...My daughter who is 21 months old is pretty young to be eating candies (I think, and my opinion!) so I'm thinking other parents who have young children think the same as me. So I'm giving halloween party favors and little bit of candy to her friends and other kids who stops by instead of just all candies! Because what kid doesn't like a toy? I can't really say no to trick or treating either and have control of what others would give her so I've deviced a plan for her "first" halloween and I'm thinking it might work for you too. Last easter, some friends of ours gave her some candies, I told her it wasn't good for her but I'll give her 5 cents per candy instead to add to her piggy bank so she can get a toy when the piggy bank is full. So I've decided to buy every piece of candy she collects that night in exchange. Of course, I cannot completely deny her of candies so I'll give her some, and you can pick the ones that are good for him then the rest can go towards a toy. In the end I think candy or toy, they'd still enjoy it!pink cake boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04113403658781020559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-17521543939997274722008-10-19T12:20:00.000-04:002008-10-19T12:20:00.000-04:00Here's my only issue with food bans in school: whe...Here's my only issue with food bans in school: where does it end? I'm on board with the peanut thing - it affects lots of kids. But I have 2 friends who have severe wheat allergies. Will we ban bread in case some other kid eats your non peanut butter sandwich? Clearly I'd follow the rules, whatever they are, as to not endanger other kids (esp when they are in PS or elementary grades and the kids aren't aware of the consequences or dangers). But at some point, I think it needs to be resolved within your family and not become a whole school issue. And yeah, I know that sucks for the kids, but hey - who said life was fair? I couldn't eat fat for 5 years lest I vomit my brains out and have excruciating gallbladder pain. You deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-11048688659616854202008-10-19T02:34:00.000-04:002008-10-19T02:34:00.000-04:00I work in a medically fragile home for people with...I work in a medically fragile home for people with disabilities. I have one lady whom is allergic to all dairy products. It is horrible trying to find good things she can eat. She loves sweets, most are made with eggs, not all though. I have alot of problems getting people to read labels and understand them. Someone bought "I can't believe it's not butter" thinking it was dairy free. Most breads have dairy, but not all thankfully. It isn't fun to try and find things that will work and taste good.<BR/><BR/>I think the pencil idea was a good one. My kids love the treats that aren't made of sugar.WheresMyAngelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10846463631273691864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-9105351310779845942008-10-18T20:59:00.000-04:002008-10-18T20:59:00.000-04:00My kids have no allergies, but I'm not big on cand...My kids have no allergies, but I'm not big on candy for them either, so we limit what they are allowed to have. I guess if my children were allergic, I'd remove anything they couldn't consume, and then replace it with something safe. And of course, the quantities would be limited, too.Melodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597822422886281763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-65112042815780801592008-10-18T16:09:00.000-04:002008-10-18T16:09:00.000-04:00Thanks for being honest about the whole thing. Mo...Thanks for being honest about the whole thing. Most people are really too PC to say what the real deal is. I'm not necessarily for food bans but if they are in place, you need to follow the rules!!<BR/>We let my guy go trick or treating then he swaps out his unsafe candy for safe candy when he gets home. So far this has worked out well for him.ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-39702104860141380172008-10-18T14:07:00.000-04:002008-10-18T14:07:00.000-04:00I used to love Halloween. It's not nearly as fun w...I used to love Halloween. It's not nearly as fun with food allergies though. I have a bag of safe treats that I switch out. We go through my son's bag and pull out the tootsie pops, dum dums, skittles, and any other safe items (no label= not safe) and then I give him his bag of safe goodies. Vermont Nut Free marshmallows on a stick are a huge hit! <BR/><BR/>AliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-76686975380882199952008-10-18T13:34:00.000-04:002008-10-18T13:34:00.000-04:00We use Halloween as an opportunity to raise awaren...We use Halloween as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for food allergies. My daughter has been collecting for FAAN every Halloween (she is now 9yrs old). At first people didn't get it, now neighbors have the money ready when she arrives, as well as safe Halloween treats for her like Halloween theme pencils,cards etc.)<BR/><BR/>We also order chocolate in advance ( Nestle Peanut/Nut Free Candy) from Canada....with the peanut/nut free yellow lable ( Smarties, Aero, Kit Kat bars)<BR/><BR/>We also order theme chocolate from Vermont Nut Free Chocolates.<BR/><BR/>So really, she ends up with awesome treats, and raises money and awareness for her allergy at the same time!<BR/><BR/>Happy Nut Free Halloween!!Danielle C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11984824676490740094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609384978270256120.post-71242047606743203432008-10-18T09:34:00.000-04:002008-10-18T09:34:00.000-04:00Okay. I have to admit...I'm a PB&J grumble...Okay. I have to admit...I'm a PB&J grumbler. (but only softly, I swear!) I grew up on PB&J at school and it just seems sad to me that this quick/easy/won't-go-bad-in-your-bag meal isn't going to be available to my kids.<BR/><BR/>However, I would *never* send my kids to school with anything they aren't supposed to have - no matter how much they tantrumed (did I just make that word up??) And you know what? They'd get over it...that kid with the allergy may not.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01131976831557567016noreply@blogger.com