Can Halloween still be fun for someone with gluten, nut and dairy allergies? Absolutely! Aside from decorating the house, carving the pumpkin and finding the perfect costume, putting your kids in the eye of a candy storm can be a frightening prospect.
Getting ready for a gluten-free, peanut-free or anything else free Halloween just needs a little more diligence from you with a little extra planning and some close attention to candy ingredients so no one you love gets tricked by treats!
If your child was diagnosed at a very young age, he or she will be used to it. They may complain, but they know the drill. For a newly diagnosed 10 or 12-year-old child who suddenly has to play by new rules, it may feel unfair. The “why me? Why I can’t I just be like my friends?” might come up. It’s NEW. They have had Halloween all of their lives and the game has changed.
How to handle Halloween depends on what you are facing as a parent. Typical questions like, “How do I want to plan a good Halloween for my family? Will we have a house party, give out candy or send the kids out for trick or treating? How will we deal with the candy that the kids cannot eat?” The more allergies one has, the more complex the problem gets.
Please click here to read further as I give my 7 Tips to a Great Gluten-free, Allergen-Friendly Halloween in this blog.
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