When they’re little, you carry the epinephrine auto-injectors everywhere. In a diaper bag, then in your purse. On the first… Read more »
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Allergist’s View: Talking with Teens About Carrying Epinephrine
By reading food labels and being careful, many teens with food allergies can go years without having an allergic reaction.… Read more »
Megan’s Video: When Opportunity Knocks, Allergy Prep Pays Off
Allergic Living contributor Megan Lavin had the surprise of her life this fall. She was asked to apply for a… Read more »
Megan’s Video: Son’s Food Allergy Therapy Leads to Epi Ease
Parenting contributor Megan Lavin shares in her new video about a scary food allergy situation with her tween son. However,… Read more »
Red Flag Warnings are for Wildfires – and for Food Allergies
If you’ve spent any amount of time in the mountains, you may have heard of a Red Flag Warning. These… Read more »
Video: Allergy Mom’s Crisis over Summer Camp Menu Options
Last year, Megan Lavin told Allergic Living followers about her older son’s big rite of passage: going to his church’s… Read more »
Video: My Food-Allergic Son’s Speech: ‘It’s OK to Be Different’
Megan Lavin’s straight-A son was asked to give the graduation speech at his elementary school. His topic was “obstacles” –… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: Valentine’s Meal and Ways to Share the Love
For Valentine’s Day, Megan Lavin of our Megan’s Minute video series, offers clever ways to let kids with food allergies… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: Goals for a Year of School, Travel Challenges
As she explained last year, contributor Megan Lavin is a big believer in the value of setting goals. In this… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: the Safe Treat Box is a Food Allergy Lifesaver
As parenting contributor Megan Lavin notes in her latest video, when you have kids, you find that “treats are everywhere!”… Read more »