We’re already well into the season. You know, the one where you sniffle, sneeze, cough, itch, and/or feel like the outside world hates you. I’m there too, but I’m not taking a daily antihistamine to cope with the madness. Why? Because I have food allergies. Read More …
Being a Food Allergy Parent is hard, but I have a clear window into how much things have improved. Here’s a list of ways in which my life as a Food Allergy Mom is easier than my mom’s was. I hope this makes you feel thankful too! Read More …
I hid allergic reactions as a child–and I’m not alone. I’ve deconstructed my memories of them in the hopes that we can better prepare our children. Read More …
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, which has nationally become known as Read Aloud Day. This is a great opportunity to increase literacy in younger children by sharing Dr. Seuss’s extensive collection of great kids books. Many preschool and elementary school teachers include crafts inspired by the books as a way to increase excitement and Read More …
When Sanofi recalled Auvi-Q last October, it would be fair to say that a lot of people were upset. Plenty of people preferred the Auvi-Q to the EpiPen, and it isn’t hard to see why. The Auvi-Q: Is smaller Is pocket-sized Talks to you We’ve never carried Auvi-Qs, but that didn’t stop our kids from Read More …
A few weeks ago, Hubby and I sat down to plot the course of Allergy Superheroes for 2016. It’s hard to believe we’ve been around for more than a year, and been “open” for almost a year. We’ve had a lot of ups and downs, and learned tons of things along the way. One of Read More …
You don’t need to feel guilty about eating foods your child is allergic to. Having foods that you enjoy is a part of taking care of yourself, and all kids need parents who take care of themselves. As long as you are taking precautions to keep your child safe from exposure, you are being a good parent. Read More …
I just wanted to share a quick note about my favorite way to get rid of unsafe Halloween candy! After trick-or-treating for the last three years, hubby and I sort the kids’ candy into safe and unsafe piles. We keep some of the unsafe stuff for our own consumption, but what to do with the Read More …
Troubling news just in: ALL Auvi-Q autoinjectors currently issued are being voluntarily recalled by Sanofi because of potentially inaccurate dosing. Allergic individuals who have Auvi-Qs should still use them until a replacement can be obtained, but you should contact your doctor for a prescription for a different auto-injector as soon as possible. “The recall involves Read More …
Meet Jack-Teal-Lantern. He’s a teal pumpkin who loves spreading joy and inclusiveness to all children, no matter what health conditions or dietary restrictions they have. And today, he wants to make suggestions for how to have a Fun and Safe time trick-or-treating when you have Food Allergies. Jack-Teal-Lantern’s Halloween Safety Tips Carry Read More …