Megan Lavin told her son with multiple food allergies that, once he got to Junior High, making school lunch would… Read more »
Parenting & School
Neffy Launches Free Epi Nasal Sprayer Program for U.S. Schools
U.S. schools may be able to receive neffy epinephrine nasal sprayers at no cost for use in allergy emergencies. ARS… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: the Silver Lining in a ‘Failed’ Food Challenge
Megan Lavin is a fan of oral food challenges (or OFCs). They’ve allowed her two boys with multiple food allergies… Read more »
School Food Allergy Guidance Hailed as ‘Clear, Actionable’ Resource
Updated July 2026 – Simplified U.S. school food allergy guidance is now available to help teachers and school staff provide… Read more »
Childcare and Food Allergies: Our Journey from Despair to Hope
The journey of finding the right childcare for our son was no easy feat. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions.… Read more »
Video: Allergy Mom Solves ‘No Backpacks’ Rule and Carrying Epi
As Megan Lavin’s son with multiple food allergies moved up to the larger middle school this fall, a new food… Read more »
Food Allergy OIT and Competitive Sports: It Can Be Done
I cannot remember my first allergic reaction. I know it was triggered by a taste of hummus at 13 months… Read more »
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 »