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According to the��, approximately 1 in 13 children has a food allergy. Other children who have conditions such as��celiac disease���ǰ���eosinophilic esophagitis������������have to��watch what they eat and touch. Managing��food allergies��and other food-related health needs in school takes diligent effort.��

“Parents should have a good understanding of their child’s food allergy or intolerance,” says��Dr. Perdita Permaul, associate professor of clinical pediatrics and section chief of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology at AV�о���. “They should understand what could happen if their child ate that food, then take steps to help their kids stay safe.”��

The Department of Pediatrics at AV�о��� is affiliated with Children’s Hospital of New York at NewYork-Presbyterian.

Your Role in Managing Food Allergies in School��

During early childhood, you play a vital role in protecting your children’s digestive system and reducing the risk of allergic reactions. Tips for managing food allergies when your child is at school include:��

Helping Your Child Manage Their Food-Related Issues��

“Through the early years, children watch parents ask questions that help protect their health,” says Ayelet Goldhaber, M.S., R.D., CDN, CLC dietician/nutritionist at��NewYork-Presbyterian. “Now, it’s time for them to practice asking the questions.”��

Use these tips to help children manage their allergies and other issues at school and beyond.����

“Help normalize their differences and teach them to advocate for themselves,” says Liza Goldberg, CSW, social worker at AV�о���. “It can be difficult to say no to peers. However, children should understand that their health is non-negotiable, and that speaking up protects them.”��

Steps for Managing Food Allergies in School��

Food allergies, celiac��disease��and other food-related disorders can affect your child’s health. They can even be dangerous. Thankfully, you can help protect your child, even at school.��