In this installment of Allergic Living’s Megan’s Minute video series, food allergy mom Megan Lavin takes on – how to… Read more »
Parenting & School
The Surprising Side Effect of Food Allergies: Confidence
If your child has food allergies, you are well aware of the downsides of food allergy life – the anxiety,… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice On: Creating a School 504 Plan
Heading into a school meeting to talk about food allergy needs for your child can feel daunting. But food allergy… Read more »
Back to School With Food Allergies in Pandemic Times? Start Talking!
Parents of students with food allergies are concerned about how COVID-19 protocols may affect the accommodations their children need as… Read more »
Frozen Pops: A Food Allergy Mom’s Go-To Summer Treat
When it comes to a cool summer treat – “ice cream” is likely the first thing that pops into your… Read more »
A Food Allergy Mom’s Advice on Soccer, Snacks and Allergy Safety
In this installment of the video series Megan’s Minute, food allergy mom Megan Lavin takes on the challenges of soccer… Read more »
New School Guidelines: How They Impact 504 Plans for Allergies
Amanda Bee’s 9-year-old daughter learns alongside her peers without fear of accidentally touching spilled milk or being distracted by a… Read more »
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 »