LEGOLAND® California Resort is hosting a national Junior Concierge contest for children ages 8 – 12 who have a passion for LEGO, love theme parks and are adventurous and fun.

The six winners will each receive a free weekend at LEGOLAND California Resort with their family including a stay at LEGOLAND Hotel for a family of four, two day Resort Hopper tickets and tons of LEGO products.

Each Junior Concierge will receive full job training and Hotel orientation with the opportunity to share their knowledge from a child’s perspective when serving as Junior Concierge.

Application deadline will be accepted online only through Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.   Winners will be contacted by Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. 

Apply today at http://california.legoland.com/about_us/Press/JuniorConcierge/

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Advertising Sales Consultant Position Available at San Diego Family!

• Full time print and web ad sales, commission based, downtown San Diego office, paid parking.

• Open territories, but focus on North County Inland.

• It’s a great environment to work hard and make money.

Do you like to sell and consult? Are you a good listener; Self-driven and motivated; Politely persistent; A team player; Personable; Detailed oriented?

San Diego Family is looking for a great sales representative for a well-respected magazine for San Diego County families. The magazine is published monthly in a print and digital format. In addition to the magazine our family friendly website and two annual publications offer exciting opportunities.

Send resume and cover letter to:

Sharon Bay, Publisher, San Diego Family, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

619-685-6970, fax 619-685-6978

Congratulations to the following winners.  These families all won prizes from San Diego Family during the month of November.

Broadway San Diego Tickets

• The Gladd Family from San Diego
  
• The McShane Family from Pacific Beach
  
• The Barrie Family from Kearney Mesa

Ice Skating by the Sea at the Hotel Del Coronado

• The Scott Family from Normal Heights
  
• The Norton Family from Rancho Penasquitos
  
• The Delgado Family from San Diego

Toys

• The Mitchell Family: Our Generation Ice Cream Truck
• The Achacoso Family: Kent Angeled Girls Bike
• The Honda Family: JustPlay Lion Guard Training Lair
  

Attending summer day camp is often a rite of passage for kids. But for the parents of children with life-threatening food allergies, camp is more complicated than filling out forms and dropping off children. With planning, cooperation and communication, day camp can be a great experience for food-allergic children.

Many camps are willing to accommodate food allergies. Of course, each child’s medical condition is different, so check with your allergist first. Once you have chosen a camp, research the camp’s policies on food allergies. If there is no written policy in place, pick up the phone and talk personally with the director.

“Be proactive,” says Tom Madeyski, executive director/VP of YMCA San Diego County camps. “Don’t be shy, ask a lot of questions.”

If you find that the director is willing to accommodate your child, here are some questions to ask. (Peanut allergy will be used as an example in these questions, but you can easily substitute wheat, dairy, etc.)

Do campers bring a sack lunch? If so, is there a safe place for your child to eat, such as a nut-free table, away from any foods he is allergic to?

Is there a policy in place for other kids to wash or wipe their hands and faces after eating foods that contain peanuts?

If meals are prepared at the camp, ask if any of the foods contain peanuts. If not, is there any possibility of cross-contamination with peanuts either in the kitchen or before the food arrives? If camp meals aren’t safe for your child, can you send in “safe” food?

Will there be any craft projects using peanuts—such as bird feeders made with peanut butter? If so, can a substitution be made? Crafts using allergenic materials are often overlooked when thinking about food allergies. But even if they are not meant to be eaten, allergenic materials can get into the eyes, nose or mouth during crafting and cause an allergic reaction.

Who handles medical care at the camp? Is there a nurse or first-aid person on site? If so, are they trained to use an epinephrine auto-injector such as an EpiPen? Who substitutes for the medical staff if they are away?

Sitting down personally with the medical staff person and describing your child’s typical allergic signs and symptoms is best. If the staff has never used an epinephrine auto-injector, teach them how. You should have a clearly written allergy action plan with a picture of your child attached. Make your own or download a template here: www.foodallergy.org/files/FAAP.pdf.

“Err on the side of too much information, especially on written medical forms,” Madeyski says.

Even if there is medical staff on site, train the adult who will spend the day with your child how to recognize an allergic reaction as well. She will be the person who will need to get your child help. Ideally, every adult who will be in contact with your child should be aware of the allergy and know what to do if a reaction occurs. For day campers, it’s always a good idea to go in each morning with your child. This way you can see if the staff has changed or a new volunteer is present, and you can make sure that they are informed of your child’s needs.
“Directly interact with those who will care for your child,” Madeyski says. Ask these questions:

Who will carry your child’s medicine? Make sure that person knows the correct temperature to store epinephrine. EpiPens shouldn’t be left out in the sun or in a hot car. Refer to the instructions for your own epinephrine auto-injector, or talk to your pharmacist for storage requirements.How far away is the nearest hospital or clinic? What is the response time?

Will there be field trips away from the main campsite? If so, are the driver and leader trained to handle your child’s allergy? Will they have cell phones or two-way radios to communicate should an emergency occur?

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it will help you get started. Every child is different, and food allergies vary in severity. Always discuss your child’s individual needs with his medical provider when deciding if it is safe for your child to go to camp. Once your child is cleared for camp, prepare everyone so that he can have a happy camping experience.

Extra Resources:

www.foodallergy.org/files/CampGuidelines.pdf
www.foodallergy.org/files/FAAP.pdf
www.foodallergy.org/files/HTRLsheet_2012.pdf

AllergyEats.com lists more than 575,000 restaurants nationwide, with information on 425,000 menus (including gluten-free menus), allergen lists, nutrition information, certifications and more. The website, app and social media sites help families with food allergies reduce the guesswork and anxiety surrounding dining out with food allergies.

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Tiffany Doerr Guerzon is a freelance writer and the mother of three children, including one who has peanut and tree nut allergies.

Published: May 2013

Congratulations to the following winners.  These families all won prizes from San Diego Family during the month of September.

Mutant Ninja Turtle DVD

• The Williams Family from College Grove
  
• The Coleman Family from Santee
  
• The Sperow Family from La Mesa
  

Krsipy Kreme Doughnuts

• The Travis Family from San Diego
• The Rangel Family from Scripps Ranch
• The Chiw Family from La Mesa
  

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Congratulations to the following winners.  These families all won prizes from San Diego Family during the month of July.

Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall

• The Dunn Family from San Diego

Mesa Rim Climbing Passes

• The Pavlik Family from Old Town
• The Ross Family from San Diego

Tickets to Knott's Berry Farm

• The Vanderpool Family from La Mesa
  
• The Sennett Family from Clairemont

Congratulations to the following winners.  These families all won prizes from San Diego Family during the month of December.

Haba Playtent

• The Scott family from San Diego
  

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• Tons of winners from all across San Diego County - too many to list!