Resolutions for the Food Allergy Parent
Resolve to have better food allergy conversations this year. You’ll accomplish more and maybe win a few new allies! Read More …
Tag: advocacy
Take It and Make It Allergy Friendly
How I took a school potluck, which normally excludes those with food allergies, and made it Allergy Friendly! Read More …
Food Allergy Parents, Be Careful of Food Allergies in Kids Books
Never assume. I was walking through the library the other day and this book caught my eye. Our kids are very interested in superheroes, and villain stories are a lot of fun too, so I thought I would check it out. I looked at the first few pages while still in the library and saw that, Read More …
Back to School with Food Allergies – Questions Allergic Kids Should Answer
Is your allergic kiddo heading back to school soon, or even for the first time? Don’t forget to make sure they’re prepped! It doesn’t matter whether they’re new at this or an old pro, it’s never the wrong time to quiz your child on how to handle their allergies! Read More …
The Wrong Approach to Food Allergy Awareness
React with Respect This is the theme of Food Allergy Month this year. The campaign encourages others to be respectful (not dismissive, impatient, or mean) when learning that someone has a food allergy–especially if it requires them to take added precautions. This is certainly a courtesy we want others to offer us in restaurants and Read More …
The Child who Hides an Allergic Reaction
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 …