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Parenting & School
Frozen Pops: A Food Allergy Mom’s Go-To Summer Treat
When it comes to a cool summer treat – “ice cream” is likely the first thing that pops into your… Read more »
A Food Allergy Mom’s Advice on Soccer, Snacks and Allergy Safety
In this installment of the video series Megan’s Minute, food allergy mom Megan Lavin takes on the challenges of soccer… Read more »
New School Guidelines: How They Impact 504 Plans for Allergies
Amanda Bee’s 9-year-old daughter learns alongside her peers without fear of accidentally touching spilled milk or being distracted by a… Read more »
School Guidelines Recommend: No Allergy-Free Zones, More Training
New guidelines call for schools and child-care centers to have staff training on anaphylaxis, allergy action plans, and epinephrine available… Read more »
How I Lost Food Allergy Trust in the Pandemic, And Found It Again
Looking me straight in the eye, my friend Mary told me she was not sure how she would trust again… Read more »
A Parent’s Advice for Handing the Food Allergy Reins to a College Student
Here’s what I’ve learned about parenting a strong, independent young person while transitioning the job of food allergy management. It’s been… Read more »
Vigilance Fatigue: What Food Allergy and COVID-19 Have in Common
To food allergy families, the vigilance with the pandemic felt all too familiar – from wariness of an unseen enemy to frequent hand-washing.
Study Finds Parents Are Bullied About Food Allergies, Too
Bullying is a well-known problem for many food-allergic kids. Research now shows that parents can be the targets of food… Read more »
In The Crib: Choosing the Right Mattress For Your Baby
What to think about with crib mattresses to give little ones a healthy sleep. This is a sidebar to Allergic… Read more »