Just in time for the 2023 holidays, allergist Dr. David Stukus and Allergic Living Editor Gwen Smith have a video… Read more »
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Is Your Allergic Teen Taking Risks, Avoiding Food Allergy Rules?
As an allergy parent, you’ve led the charge in your home on food allergy rules and epinephrine carrying. But does… Read more »
Food Allergy Kids and Bullying: Clues Parents Will Often Miss
Kids often don’t tell their parents when they’re being bullied about their food allergies. Now, research finds that how parents… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice: How to Hire a Babysitter
In this installment of Allergic Living’s Megan’s Minute video series, food allergy mom Megan Lavin takes on – how to… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Your Allergic Child’s First Sleepover: A Step-by-Step Guide
Not long ago, I dropped my son Daniel off at new friend’s house for a sleepover party. I trusted my… Read more »
Allergy-Friendly, Bread-Free Lunch Ideas The Kids Will Love
Feeling limited because of food allergies? Get creative with these bread-free ideas.