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Too many children are having allergic reactions and anaphylaxis at school, often as a result of a lack of preparation and understanding. Each reaction is traumatic for the student who experiences it, for those who witness it, and for school staff who treat the child in the throes of this life threatening event.This important and comprehensive book presents straightforward information and recommendations for managing food allergies at school. Specifically covered are:? A general overview of food allergies, including treatment and current research.? A 3-Step Plan for school food allergy management.? The process involved to develop a school district life threatening allergy policy.? A thorough explanation of the laws that protect food-allergic students.? The emotional impact of food allergies, including recommendations to support healthy coping strategies for the child and family.? Practical tools, such as an Individual Healthcare Plan form, and a template for Recommended Standards for School Food Allergy Management.? Highlighted excerpts written by parents and professionals offering their insights and experiences with food allergies.This book is required reading for parents and school personnel who are faced with the challenge of keeping children with food allergies safe at school.

In your child's early years, airplane oxygen mask logic applies: Do not forget to take care of your needs first. But for far too many exhausted and overwhelmed moms, that often feels downright impossible. From experts Rick Hanson, PhD, a clinical psychologist, Jan Hanson, Lac, a specialist in nutrition, and Ricki Pollycove, MD, a gynecologist-obstetrician, A Happy, Healthy Mom offers an easy-to-follow and comprehensive plan to help moms get the rest, nutrition, help, and comfort they need. This book's unique evidence-based approach includes physical, psychological, and interpersonal methods of care for mothers during their child's most challenging years: infancy through kindergarten. In a voice that's both authoritative and compassionate, A Happy, Healthy Mom explains how moms can stay happy, healthy, and energetic by: Tuning into their own bodies and needs with zero judgement or self-blame; Solving common hormonal, mood, or gastrointestinal problems; Protecting themselves from stress and stopping irritability before it starts; Restoring important minerals drained by pregnancy and breastfeeding; Increasing teamwork and emotional intimacy with their partners; Returning to a normal sleep cycle after their child is sleeping through the night; Eating healthy meals that take only minutes to prepare; Requesting the right medical tests at the right time. Far too many mothers are physically, mentally, and emotionally depleted, which not only impacts physical health, but overshadows the deeply rewarding experience of motherhood. Featuring stories from numerous real mothers, this book will ensure that you thrive - not just survive - while taking care of your little one.

The demands of motherhood can quietly deplete your body and mind. This science-based, reassuring guide will help you restore your energy, balance, and well-being, so you can be the Mom you want to be. As a mother, you are carrying more than ever: work, home, constant demands, chronic sleep loss, and the invisible mental load of keeping everything running. Taking care of your needs often feels impossible. From Rick Hanson, PhD, clinical psychologist; Jan Hanson, LAc, nutrition specialist; and Ricki Pollycove, MD, gynecologist-obstetrician, A Happy, Healthy Mom offers a compassionate roadmap to help moms get the rest, nutrition, help, and comfort they need. This comprehensive guide addresses the full range of physical, psychological, and relationship challenges that can peak in the demanding early years from infancy through elementary school. Inside, you'll learn how to: Tune into your own body and needs with zero judgement or self-blame Solve common hormonal, mood, or gastrointestinal problems Protect yourself from stress and stop irritability before it starts Restore important minerals drained by pregnancy and breastfeeding Increase teamwork and emotional intimacy with your partner Return to a normal sleep cycle after your child is sleeping through the night Eat healthy meals that take only minutes to prepare Request the right medical tests at the right time Far too many mothers are physically, mentally, and emotionally depleted, which can overshadow the deeply rewarding experience of motherhood. Featuring stories from real mothers, this book will ensure that you thrivenot just survivewhile taking care of your little one.