Handling Spring Allergies

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I am participating in Influence Central’s Ambassador program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the Makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own.

We all look forward to spring. It is the time of the year when everything looks alive again (even though the weather here in Chicago has been pretty bipolar with 70s one day and snow the next!). Unfortunately, for some of us, spring also means our allergies become active again. Trees, grasses, and weeds all release pollen into the air for us to react to. There is nothing worse than having a runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itchy nose or throat. Some of the things that may be setting you (and/or your kids) off are:

Trees

    • Alder
    • Ash
    • Aspen
    • Beech
    • Box elder
    • Cedar
    • Cottonwood
    • Cypress
    • Elm
    • Hickory
    • Juniper
    • Maple
    • Mulberry
    • Oak
    • Olive
    • Palm
    • Pine
    • Poplar
    • Sycamore
    • Willow

Grasses and weeds:

    • Bermuda
    • Fescue
    • Johnson
    • June
    • Orchard
    • Perennial rye
    • Redtop
    • Saltgrass
    • Sweet vernal
    • Timothy

I personally have allergies. Unfortunately, I have passed these allergies along to Will (my soon to be ten year old). I can tell you, you can't avoid all of these things. It would be impossible! However, I can tell you to check out The Smart Allergy Mom™ Toolkit from the makers of Children’s Claritin®. It is a resource to help you talk to your pediatrician, and it also provides resources and tools to help manage your kids' allergies.

Sections include:

  • Learn which provides information to help you understand if your child’s symptoms may be due to allergies. It lists tips and information on how to tell the difference between allergy symptoms and a cold.
  • Ask provides talking points to help guide your conversation with the pediatrician around allergies for your kids. You'll know the right questions to ask and what answers to look for.
  • Manageprovides tips to help manage your child’s allergiesand tips to minimize both outdoor seasonal allergiesand indoor year round allergies.

It's a pretty awesome resource. It gives you a great understanding of what you are looking for, and if your child does have allergies, how to deal with it. I'm thankful for Children’s Claritin® non-drowsy relief that lasts all day, and that they want to help us moms navigate the world of spring allergies.

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.