Tag: managing children’s allergies

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10 Must-Know Safety Rules for Kids near Water

As part of our summer safety series, we have a guest blog from Alexandra T. Greenhill to ensure your kids stay safe near the water. Alexandra is a physician and a mother of three, as well as the co-founder of Careteam, an integrated patient-centered platform for proactive team-based care.   10 #mustknow safety rules for...

Managing Allergies in Camps After School Programs
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Managing Allergies in Camps and After School Programs

Did you know that 5.6 million American kids under 18 have food allergies? That’s roughly 1 in 13 kids – or 2 kids in every classroom! And that’s just food allergies. Children can suffer from a wide range of allergies, whether due to insect stings, medication, or seasonal and environmental changes. For parents of kids...

Managing Allergies at Camps and After school programs
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Managing Allergies at Overnight Camp

Children and adults can suffer from a wide range of allergies, whether it’s due to a food sensitivity, insect stings, medication, or seasonal and environmental changes. Allergy symptoms depend on the substance involved, and can affect the airway, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe, with...