When giving birth, should you pack your own lunch? There are countless minor logistical details of labor and delivery that… Read more »
Parenting & School
Women with Food Allergies: Why Many are Afraid to Get Pregnant
The fear of pregnancy is one that many women living with anaphylactic food allergies hold deep inside their chests. It’s… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: Probably Needed a Hug in Early Allergy Days
Parenting contributor Megan Lavin reflects on her ‘deer in the headlights’ early days of becoming a food allergy mom. To… Read more »
Collaborative Aims to Step Up Allergy Readiness at Childcare Centers
The readiness to recognize and promptly treat severe food-allergic reactions in children is essential. Yet, there has been growing concern… Read more »
After Food Allergy Rejection, Boy Gymnast Soars to a New Start
Gymnast Henry Fuller loves showing off his skills doing handsprings across the mats or front flips on the high bar.… Read more »
Dr. Rubin’s Take: It’s Time to Move on From Benadryl for Allergies
For generations, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) has been the go-to allergy medication. It is the pink pill that sits in your grandma’s… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: How to Avoid Holiday Overload with Allergies
As an allergy mom, do you feel the strain of holiday overload? You know the pressure: the sense that every… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: How to Stay at a VRBO and Have Great Food
Parenting contributor Megan Lavin and her family recently had a five-day trip and she decided to try staying at a… Read more »
Lawsuit Puts 504 Plan Protections at Risk for Food Allergy Kids
Updated – Several states have submitted a status update in a lawsuit that puts at risk the federal 504 plan.… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: My Food Allergy Tween Masters School Lunch
Megan Lavin told her son with multiple food allergies that, once he got to Junior High, making school lunch would… Read more »