Even though epinephrine is the first line of defense against anaphylaxis, many young kids are not receiving the lifesaving injection… Read more »
Parenting & School
All About Epinephrine: What It Does in a Reaction, How Long It Lasts, When It Gets Hot or Cold
One of the nerve-racking parts of living with severe allergies is having to make the call about if and when… Read more »
How A Sleepover Guest Came to My Daughter’s Rescue
The best sleepover guest ever saved the day in an allergy reaction crisis. When my 13-year-old daughter Elise asked if… Read more »
New Girl Scout Cookie ‘May Contain’ Warnings Upset Allergy Families
One of two bakeries that supply Girl Scout cookies has added “may contain” warnings to its products. Jeni Cameron, a… Read more »
Healthy, Diverse Diet During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Allergies in Children
Eating a healthy, diverse diet during pregnancy appears to lower the risk of a baby developing eczema and food allergies,… Read more »
Texas Family Sues Childcare for Expelling Food Allergic Sons
A couple in Decatur, Texas are suing a childcare center – citing discrimination against their two sons directly related to… Read more »
Risk Taking and Allergic Teens – What I’ve Learned
From the ‘may contain’ ice cream bar incident, here’s what I learned about budding food allergy embarrassment.
Elijah’s Law Is Official, Protecting Food Allergy Kids in NY Daycares
Thomas Silvera and Dina Hawthorne-Silvera held a “bittersweet” celebration on Sept. 13, 2019, in honor of Elijah’s Law becoming New… Read more »
Food Allergies and the Cafeteria: Safe, Inclusive Options
The pros and cons of what’s right for the food-allergic child in the cafeteria. I’ll never forget the time I… Read more »
Food Allergies and Your Student: Guide to Big Issues at All School Levels
The emergency protocols stay the same, but the specific accommodations a food-allergic student will need at school evolve as they… Read more »