October 2020 Editor's Letter

My younger has a severe peanut allergy. We discovered this when she was 2, and it made Halloween and trick-or-treating a bit difficult. When she would go around the neighborhood, she would say, “Trick or treat! No peanuts, please.” For the most part, she was given treats without peanuts. There were times someone wouldn’t hear her, and she’d end up with a Snickers or Reese’s. After trick-or-treating, she and her friends would trade candy so she could get rid of the peanut products. I have a friend who handled it a little differently. When her kids would get home from trick-or-treating, they could eat a few pieces of candy, but then they’d leave out the rest for the candy fairy. Overnight, the candy fairy would visit and take the candy and replace it with a toy. Whether you’re dealing with a food allergy or just too much candy, check out ways to deal with all of those treats.

October brings not only fall fun, but also the season of grade cards and parent-teacher conferences. It’s a good time to check in on your child’s grades. If your child brings home a less-than-stellar grade card and is in need of some help, check out Christa Hine’s article, “Poor Report Card? Help for the Second Quarter,” for great tips and ideas on how to support your child’s academics.

In this issue you’ll find our quarterly party guide, and it’s perfect timing for the Sarver home, as my younger has an October birthday. My baby celebrates sweet 16 this month, and I can hardly believe this blue-eyed beauty with a heart of gold has grown up this much! Wishing my Ally Pally the happiest of birthdays!Happy fall, Kansas City!