Halloween Reflections from Teen Corner
This edition of Teen Corner spotlights eight teens talking about their family Halloween traditions and the challenges of trick-or-treating with food allergy.
One approach to handling food allergies is to have specific buckets for different types of treats, such as chocolate, candy without top allergens, and non-food items.
When I’m handing out the candy I specifically tell the kids which candy is which.
A teen with food allergies shares their experience of delivering teal pumpkins filled with non-food treats to schools and dentists, receiving positive feedback about making students with food allergies feel seen and included.
Author's summary: Teens share Halloween traditions and food allergy challenges.