Navigating Life with Food Allergies
Food Allergy Walk Organized by FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) , their Food Allergy Walk celebrates the heroes that keep our food allergic loved ones safe and raises funds for food allergy research, education, advocacy, and awareness. DISCLOSURE: Posts may contain affiliate links. If you …
FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK 2019 May is Food Allergy Action Month and specifically Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 12-18, 2019. Are you ready for it? There is a LOT we can do to raise awareness. But first, let’s start with a definition. FOOD ALLERGY …
Non-Candy Valentine Ideas Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and when you have food allergic kids, this holiday can be particularly rough. Candy is everywhere and it either has allergens or may not be cross contact safe. What’s a parent to do to make …
ORAL FOOD CHALLENGE Are you done with tests and ready to try the REAL FOOD? If you’re at this stage, then you’re probably betting (and hoping!) that you’re likely NOT allergic to the challenge food. This should only be done in a doctor’s office, NOT at …
Empower our Kids with Food Allergies Food Allergy Facts and Statistics 1 in every 13 children in the U.S. is affected by Food Allergies 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age 18. About 30 percent of children with food allergies …
With Halloween right around the corner, it’s normal to feel a little apprehensive. There’s parties, food, and candy everywhere and that’s usually not a good sign when you are allergic to nuts, dairy, or anything else. But… is it possible to have an allergy safe …
Sure our life is totally changed due to food allergies. Eating out is hard. Eating in is hard. Parties are tough. The world is not safe. I GET IT. I really do. But sometimes, you just gotta look at the bright side. Really sit down …
Birthday parties can definitely be a scary thing when it comes to food allergies. When the number of kids outnumbers the adults by a lot, there are so many ways that your allergic child could come into contact with their allergens. Not to worry, I’m …
When it comes to an allergy (nut allergy, dairy allergy, egg allergy, or any other allergy), pediatricians and allergists usually advise strict avoidance and prescribe a pair of EpiPens in case of an allergic reaction. The EpiPens are to be brought everywhere you go. …
PRACTICE THE EPIPEN Do you know how to use your EpiPen? Are you ready to administer it if a serious allergic reaction occurs? You want to be confident that you’ll know what to do and how it will feel. Like the saying goes, PRACTICE MAKES …