Children's Claritin Mom Crew - Spring Allergy Tips

From "Free to Play" April Newsletter​- Tips and Tricks for Surviving the Spring Season

It seems that allergies are on everyone's minds! It doesn't help that Spring already happens to be one of the busiest seasons for moms, with everything from holidays to homework on our plates. Luckily, we're all in it together and sometimes just commiserating with another mom is the encouragement we need to power through- that and the relief that Children's Claritin provides our little ones! Another thing that we all rely on the get us through our craziest days is a good laugh. If you need one today, make sure to check out the new Claritin short film, "The Difference is Clear" starring Brooke Burke-Charvet, host of Dancing with the Stars and co-CEO of ModernMom.com. If you haven't seen it yet, it's a crazy, over-the-top look at two versions of one busy woman's day who is juggling work, life and family, while also dealing with allergies. If anyone can relate to this video, it's all of us in the Children's Claritin Mom Crew! Enjoy it and stay tuned for behind-the scenes footage to be posted in early April.

Outdoor allergens like seasonal pollens and molds can be difficult to manage because it seems like they're everywhere and you can't escape them. Many of them occur at the time you want to be able to enjoy the outdoors, too- like right now! Here's a closer look at a common culprit, tree pollen. Knowing what to look for can help you steer clear of these notorious allergy triggers:

 

Tree Pollens

When it comes to trees, the real allergy troublemakers are hardwood deciduous trees — oak, elm, birch, maple, ash, alder and hazel:

• These trees generally pollinate from February to April or May.
• In the South, these trees begin pollinating as early as January; in the North, they begin in April.
• People show cross-reactivity to trees in the beech, birch, alder and oak family, and in the juniper and cedar family. This means that if you're allergic to one type of tree, you're likely allergic to others in the same family.
• If you're looking to plant trees on your property, look for species that do not aggravate allergies, such as catalpa, crepe myrtle, dogwood, fig, fir, palm, pear, plum, redbud and redwood trees.

**As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I receive product samples and promotional items to share and use as I see fit. No monetary compensation has taken place and any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience.**

Children's Claritin Mom Crew - Spring Allergy Tips

Here's some FANTASTIC news for everyone who reads Trying To Be Super Mom! I've been chosen to be a  member of this years Children's Claritin Mom Crew! What that means for you is that I'll be able to bring you great tips and some fantastic goodies for helping your kids (and mine!) with seasonal allergies courtesy of Children's Claritin!

From "Free to Play" March Newsletter​- Tips and Info for the Spring Season

It's official; Spring has sprung! To many people, spring is synonymous with blue skies, flowers and chocolate bunnies. And while we can all appreciate these reasons to celebrate, our crew is also aware of something else that's blooming- the start of allergy season! Just like we did in Fall, we'll weather the ups and downs of the season together, with support from other Moms and the power of Children's Claritin®.  Since there is strength in numbers, our group has grown by leaps and bounds! With even more parents of allergy sufferers connecting to share tips, stories and solutions, there's nothing that Spring can throw at us that we can't handle. Our goal is to enjoy as much of this beautiful season as we can and we hope you'll join us as we savor the start of Spring!

Spring Allergy Tips

It's not surprising that in the season notorious for allergies, we have the most tips to share! Beginning as early as February, invisible pollens from hardwood deciduous trees are big troublemakers for many allergy sufferers. But there's no reason to be miserable. These tips can help you minimize your exposure to allergens, and be prepared as possible for the pollen storm that's on the horizon.

• Start taking Claritin® allergy products as soon as symptoms start.
• Having medication on hand will help you prepare for allergy symptoms.
• Know your nemesis.
• When you understand what triggers your allergy symptoms, you can make an extra effort to avoid them. For example, grass pollen levels rise when grass is disturbed, so if that's one of your triggers, wear a mask when mowing or avoid mowing altogether.
• Beat the clock.
• Peak pollen production can occur in early morning, so try to plan outside activities at other times of the day.
• Check the forecast.
• Avoid going outdoors when pollen counts are high. Also, heavy rains wash pollen from the air, making post-shower outings more comfortable. Beware of dry, windy days when pollen can be particularly intense. (Get the pollen counts and weather forecast for your area and sign up for the Claritin® Allergy Forecast.)

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**As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I receive product samples and promotional items to share and use as I see fit.  No monetary compensation has taken place and any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience.**