Just a few minutes after dropping my son off at school, I got a robo-call saying something broke in the kitchen so they’re serving sack lunches instead of the expected pizza. So in grand Food Allergy Parent fashion… Read More …
Elijah Silvera would have turned five years old today. His death following ingestion of a grilled cheese sandwich at preschool still strikes a chord for many food-allergic families because it goes against type. Read More …
While I don’t usually see Food Allergies and Discipline as related, I have encountered a few situations in which food allergies have undermined authority. I’m sure other food allergy parents can sympathize with some of these situations. Read More …
I was truly honored and amazed last month when I learned that I had been awarded the Love Remembers Trailblazer Advocate Award from Compassion for Anaphylaxis! Quite honestly, this came as a happy, complete shock. We’d been promoting the nominations for this award on social media, but Dean didn’t even tell me he’d nominated me Read More …
Public playgrounds can be intimidating when you think about all the allergens other kids may have left behind, but it’s important to balance that anxiety by looking at how great the risk really is. Read More …
Make sure kids know the right questions to ask regarding food allergies. Self-advocacy is SO important! Read More …
The Peter Rabbit movie wasn’t something I wanted to see anyway. I’d seen a few previews and it looked to be full of the sort of humor that I don’t find funny, so I wasn’t making plans to see it–but after hearing reviews and the response from the food allergy community, we will definitely not Read More …
So far, 2018 has been the year of recognitions! For the second year in a row, I have been honored by being named one of the Top 40 Food Allergy Blogs from Feedspot! And I rose up 6 spots! I’m so happy to be in the company of so many amazing food allergy bloggers. But Read More …
Your child’s teacher has already started making plans for Valentine’s Day, so it’s best to chat about your concerns now. That’s why it’s time for a #HeartTealHeart talk! Read More …
I was honored earlier this month to be nominated by the lovely Tracy Bush of Nutrimom fame for the Brotherhood of the World Blogger Award! I’ve never done much in the way of pass-it-on awards, or maybe I’ve just never been nominated before. But this was a nice treat, a great honor from a woman Read More …