People often ask me how I grocery-shop for my kids, especially since my older son has multiple food allergies. So… Read more »
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Allergy Mom Reflects on 3 Tragedies – and Vulnerability
Trigger warning: this opinion article references three recent food allergy tragedies. Post may not be suitable for some, including children.… Read more »
My Food Allergy Goals for the New Year [Allergy Mom Video]
As you think about the year ahead, it helps to have some goals – yes, even food allergy goals. Maybe… Read more »
This Thanksgiving, Gratitude is on My Menu
As I pressed the confirm button to purchase Thanksgiving plane tickets for my two young-adult kids, I felt it –… Read more »
How Not to Overreact with an Allergic Child [Allergy Mom Video]
Overreacting in front of our children about their food allergies can heighten anxiety. Meantime, underreacting to a situation may leave… Read more »
The Garden and My Food-Allergic Sons: Cultivating New Tastes
When many people think of a kitchen garden, they jump to thinking about the food you get and the money… Read more »
What If a Food Allergy Mom’s Mother’s Day Went Down Like This?
Our writer Caroline lets her imagination loose on what she’d really like for Mother’s Day, and sets it to a… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice: Going to Birthday Parties
The card says: “Your son/daughter is invited to a birthday party!” Can you hear the audible gasps of the food… Read more »
Stayin’ Alive in The ’70s: Before Allergy Labels, There Was Mom
To protect me from nut reactions, before allergy labels and anaphylaxis awareness, there was simply my mom.
7 Parenting Tips for Handling Teen Food Allergy Management
It’s not easy to hand over food allergy management to your moody, eye-rolling teenager. Here’s some crucial advice for the transition.