When I was a toddler, my parents took me to every specialist under the sun to solve the mystery of why their only child was so sick.
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To the Bahamas with Multiple Food Allergies
A website hooked me on the Bahamas and its palm trees and beaches. But what to do for food?
But What About Me? Food Allergy Diagnosis Affects Siblings Too
After a child receives a severe food allergy diagnosis, emotions tend to run high. Reader Sue Marchand shares her story.
Food Allergy Bullying: Stakes Are High, As I Found Out
After leaving her backpack unattended, Charlotte Jude Schwartz became a victim of food allergy bullying. She tells how they caught the culprit.
Home for The Holidays: 2 Big Reasons It’s Worth It
I was determined we’d celebrate Thanksgiving at mom’s place, despite our girls’ allergy issues.
My Hero Has 31 Food Allergies, a Speech Issue, Hives – and Thrives
I’m humbled by my daughter`s courage and can-do attitude in the face of her many challenges.
Our 11-Year-Old Takes Charge in Emergency
After a mistake of eating an unsafe candy, our brave girl acted swiftly to save her own life.
A Teen’s Story of Allergy Bullying – and Bravery
A 16-year-old with food allergies tells her story of bullying.
A Dairy-Allergic Child Learns to Fly Solo
No child can live in a bubble but backing off can be especially hard for parents of food-allergic children. One mom shows how she learned to let go.
To My Brave Celiac Friend on Mother’s Day
One woman’s story proves how much life comes down to perspective.