Help children learn to manage food allergies by knowing when to ask more, and when to step in.
Managing Allergies
FARE Launches Boycott of Mars Candy over Snickers Campaign
The allergy nonprofit FARE just launched a consumer boycott of Mars Inc.’s Snickers over its advertising campaign that promotes the… 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 »
Allergy Mom Video: Going Big Box Shopping for Allergy-Safe Finds
Shopping at big box stores can be a great way to stretch your grocery dollars. But with food allergies, are… Read more »
New FAA Act Will Make Airplane Medical Kits Anaphylaxis Ready
Allergic Living has been sounding the alarm for years on the urgent need for Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to update… 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 »
Megan Lavin Video: In Praise of Our Food Allergy Allies
In this video, Megan Lavin praises allergy allies – those friends who go above and beyond to include her family… Read more »
Opinion: The Dark Side of the Relentless Food Allergy ‘Humor’
Anyone who has seen someone they love, or even a stranger, in the throes of anaphylaxis will never forget it.… Read more »
Wheat Allergy Warning: Watch Out for Wheat Starch [Video]
My older son has a severe wheat allergy, among other food allergies. But he’s not sensitive to other gluten-containing grains.… 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 »