Back-to-school season is a big deal in every student’s life. But when a child has food allergies, a parent must… Read more »
Tag: Gina Clowes
Food Allergies at School: How to Get What You Need
When my oldest son went to kindergarten, I questioned everything. Would he miss me? How would he do on the… 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 »
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.
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 »
10 Tips to Help Relatives ‘Get’ Food Allergy Rules
Ideas from the experts to improve communications about food allergies, especially for a big family gathering. This is a sidebar… Read more »
When Family Doesn’t Get Your Child’s Food Allergies
How to get through to close relatives that food allergies are a life-threatening condition – when they assume you’re just… 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 »
From the Editor: Why It’s So Vital to Discuss Food Allergy Anxiety
From previous articles Allergic Living has published, I knew the stress of managing food allergies was exacting a big toll… Read more »
Talking with a Food-Allergic Teen: Tips to Greatly Improve Communication
Coping with your child’s food allergies is complicated enough, but parenting a teenager who is discovering his or her independence… Read more »