Halloween can be a time of nightmares for parents of children with food allergies. Not only is there Trick-or-Treating candy to sort through, but there are parties and festivities all month that often include candies and baked goods. In order to make the most of the season for your food…
A couple of months ago I wrote about my thoughts, feelings and actions as a mom of a child with food allergies. That little one started kindergarten this year, so we’re going to be the ones at school with food allergies. So how did I prepare for the first day? It…
I am a food allergy mom. I have two sons who couldn’t be more different from each other. The oldest is a sensitive, introspective, timid soul, while the youngest is an outgoing rough-and-tumble kid. The oldest has been relatively healthy so far, while the youngest has dealt with severe eczema,…
Holidays can be scary if you have a child with food allergies or dietary restrictions. But it doesn’t have to be when you prepare yourself with allergy-friendly Halloween treats. Between trick-or-treating and Halloween parties, there are plenty of opportunities to eat sweet treats. Here are just a few examples of how…
Here in Texas, back to school time also means high school football season! Yes, Friday night lights really are a thing here. While the general mood associated with football is one of excitement, the sport can also present some dangers, especially if the players have asthma or allergies. According…
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” It’s a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect time to educate your patients, family, friends, co-workers and others…
World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day takes place each year on the first Tuesday of May, falling on May 6th, 2014 this year. The first World Asthma Day, in 1998,…
Regardless of who you’re rooting for this weekend, chances are you’ll be attending or maybe even hosting a Super Bowl party. If you have any friends or family with food allergies, you know that there are sometimes challenges…
Valentine’s Day is still over two weeks away, but it’s not too early to start planning, especially if your significant other has food or other allergies. Here’s a great article with some helpful advice re-posted from CNN.com and written by Elizabeth Landau. To read the original article, click here. It’s Valentine’s Day, a nationally recognized…
Re-posted from an article on ABC News, written by Lauren Browne, M.D. For the full article, click here. The holiday season is in full swing. And while many people around the nation gear up for a joyful time with family and friends, those with allergies prepare for an onslaught of wheezes and sneezes…
