By now, you probably all know what teal pumpkins mean. But if you’re new to food allergies this year, let me introduce you to probably the best food allergy movement since the inception of the action plan–the Teal Pumpkin Project! A teal pumpkin on display at your home means that you have non-food treats available to Read More …
It’s FARE Walk Season! These are great community-building events for families affected by food allergies–there are few other large-scale events where you can meet other people with food allergies in your community. Plus, you can score great swag from allergy-friendly sponsors and raise money for food allergy research! Denver’s FARE Walk is early in the season–it Read More …
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 …
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 …
My husband’s late grandmother was fond of telling this story: When her oldest child was a baby, in the late 1940s, he had to go into the hospital for a hernia. While there with him, hubby’s grandma noticed several very tiny babies. They were sickly, and she asked what was wrong with them. The hospital staff Read More …
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 …
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 …
Introducing the charming kids book HumFree the Bee Has a Food Allergy by Alison Grace Johansen, with cute, whimsical illustrations by Brian Talbott! HumFree is a fun, energetic little bee Who happens to have a Food Allergy No matter how fast this little bee flies He can’t touch some colors even if he tries This little bee doesn’t 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 …