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Parenting & School
Video: Allergy Mom’s Crisis over Summer Camp Menu Options
Last year, Megan Lavin told Allergic Living followers about her older son’s big rite of passage: going to his church’s… Read more »
Meet 4 Colleges Taking ‘Allergy-Friendly’ Food to the Next Level
The aroma of chiles simmering with beef, the sizzle of peppers hitting a sauté pan, the sight of vibrantly colored… Read more »
Video: My Food-Allergic Son’s Speech: ‘It’s OK to Be Different’
Megan Lavin’s straight-A son was asked to give the graduation speech at his elementary school. His topic was “obstacles” –… Read more »
Elijah’s Law in Maryland Hailed; Action Urged in Other States
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Elijah’s Law on April 25, 2024. The law is designed to protect children with food… Read more »
Mom Sues Daycare over Child’s Severe Fish Allergy Reaction
A toddler’s mom is suing a Texas daycare center, alleging that staff fed the 3-year-old fish sticks. She says the… Read more »
Boy’s Therapy Journey: From Extreme Allergies to Food Freedom
As a child, Luca Hoang’s allergies to peanuts, walnuts and hazelnuts led to several scary reactions. So when his mom… Read more »
Xolair for Food Allergies: Cutting Risks and Raising Hopes
The study that led the FDA to approve Xolair as the first treatment of multiple food allergies was unveiled on… Read more »
Texas Football Peanut Allergy Incident: Mom on What Happened
A Texas mom is speaking out about the dangerous peanut allergy incident that her son, Carter, a student football player,… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: the Safe Treat Box is a Food Allergy Lifesaver
As parenting contributor Megan Lavin notes in her latest video, when you have kids, you find that “treats are everywhere!”… Read more »