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By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide to Special Children since 2004

Easter eggs that won't cause sugar overload

Sunday April 2, 2006
Easter is two weeks from today, and if that is a holiday you celebrate, you've probably given some thought already as to what you'll put in your child's Easter basket. The usual overload of sugary, chocolate-y, food-dye-mad goodness is off limits to a lot of children with special needs, whether due to diabetes, food allergies, sensitivity to dyes and preservatives, or a tendency to climb the walls after eating so much as a Peep. Giving a special gift instead of a basket is one option, but if your child has his or her heart set on hunting for Easter eggs or getting a basket-full, buy a bunch of colorful plastic eggs and read 50 Ways to Fill an Easter Egg for some inspiration on what to put in 'em. ... More Easter help

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April 10, 2006 at 7:03 pm
(1) Liz Steele says:

Great idea to have a list of alternatives to candy for Easter. Here’s another one: Hide puzzle pieces and then do the puzzle together.

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