Parents of children with food allergies know all too well the difficulties that certain holidays have for their little ones. Two of the most challenging to monitor are Easter and Halloween, with so many types of candy and treats floating around. With Halloween coming up, many organizations and parents have partnered to help create a safer trick-or-treat environment for their kids to enjoy the holiday.
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a super easy way to show your support of children with food allergies, and creating a safe way for kids to participate in the holiday. The initiative was started by the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) foundation.
FARE says on their website, "This campaign encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies by providing non-food treats for trick-or-treaters and painting a pumpkin teal – the color of food allergy awareness – to place in front of their house along with a free printable sign from FARE to indicate they have non-food treats available."
This new tradition aims to promote safety, inclusion and respect for all people who deal with food allergies. It is a great way to keep Halloween fun for everyone – especially with more kids having food allergies today than ever before. The rate of food allergies in kids rose 50 percent between 1997 and 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There is still plenty of time to decorate your teal pumpkin for your front steps this Halloween!
If you are interested in learning more about the Teal Pumpkin Project, check out the web page here! For more allergy solutions and products to help you combat day-to-day symptoms, visit Allergy Be Gone today.
