People often ask me how I grocery-shop for my kids, especially since my older son has multiple food allergies. So… Read more »
Managing Allergies
Allergy Mom Reflects on 3 Tragedies – and Vulnerability
Trigger warning: this opinion article references three recent food allergy tragedies. Post may not be suitable for some, including children.… Read more »
Schools and Locked Up Epinephrine: A Dangerous Situation
When my son was 8, I went to school early one day to add some aloe cream to his medical… Read more »
Food Allergy 101: Critical Basics to Know [Allergy Mom Video]
Most of my videos for Allergic Living focus on social situations and advanced situations in dealing with food allergies. But… Read more »
My Top Food Allergy Pet Peeves: It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
Lately, some food allergy pet peeves have really been getting on my nerves. They are things that, as a person… Read more »
My Food Allergy Goals for the New Year [Allergy Mom Video]
As you think about the year ahead, it helps to have some goals – yes, even food allergy goals. Maybe… Read more »
What I Learned About Birthday Parties and Food Allergies
We learned of my son’s egg allergy at 11 months old. He had only just begun to regularly attend those… Read more »
Dealing with Hurt Feelings over Food Allergies [Allergy Mom Video]
In this Megan’s Minute video, regular contributor Megan Lavin tackles a case of a boy’s hurt feelings over food allergies.… Read more »
Southwest Ends Peanut Allergy Pre-boarding, Families Upset
Southwest Airlines has changed its pre-boarding policy for peanut allergy. No longer are food allergy passengers being allowed to pre-board… Read more »
How Not to Overreact with an Allergic Child [Allergy Mom Video]
Overreacting in front of our children about their food allergies can heighten anxiety. Meantime, underreacting to a situation may leave… Read more »