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Parenting & School
School Guidelines Recommend: No Allergy-Free Zones, More Training
New guidelines call for schools and child-care centers to have staff training on anaphylaxis, allergy action plans, and epinephrine available… Read more »
How I Lost Food Allergy Trust in the Pandemic, And Found It Again
Looking me straight in the eye, my friend Mary told me she was not sure how she would trust again… Read more »
A Parent’s Advice for Handing the Food Allergy Reins to a College Student
Here’s what I’ve learned about parenting a strong, independent young person while transitioning the job of food allergy management. It’s been… Read more »
Vigilance Fatigue: What Food Allergy and COVID-19 Have in Common
To food allergy families, the vigilance with the pandemic felt all too familiar – from wariness of an unseen enemy to frequent hand-washing.
Study Finds Parents Are Bullied About Food Allergies, Too
Bullying is a well-known problem for many food-allergic kids. New research shows that parents can be the targets of food… Read more »
In The Crib: Choosing the Right Mattress For Your Baby
What to think about to give little ones a healthy sleep. This is a sidebar to Allergic Living’s Guide to… Read more »
Herbivore Muffins: Tasty, Fun Recipe with Lessons for Kids
Regardless of what method your family chooses for getting back to school this fall, there are likely going to be… Read more »
In Class or Virtual: Allergy Families Grapple with School’s Return
In June, Beth Garver’s daughter Amelia, affectionately known as “Lia,” completed first grade. The New Bern, North Carolina school hosted… Read more »
Safe at School: Navigating COVID-19 and Food Allergies
Eight key areas – including food in the classroom – for food allergy parents to consider during COVID-19.
Holes in the Safety Net for Food Allergy Families
As the U.S. unemployment rate topped 14 percent in April 2020 overall, and more than 16 percent in the Black… Read more »