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...wonderful nurse, she had a very successful kindergarten, and first grade year. Now that summer is here, I am encouraging her to keep up the good work, and keep her food allergy safety skills sharp and ready for second grade. Like many families, our calendar is already filled with play-dates, pool parties, camping, birthday parties, family reunions, and holiday parties. We will have plenty of great opportunities to practice her food allergy safety skills. It...

...might be tempted to avoid common food allergens out of fear that your little one might be allergic to them. However, it’s important to let your baby’s healthcare team help you decide which foods to start first. Your baby’s healthcare team has experience working with families in similar situations, and can guide you based on their wisdom. In the past, we thought it was best to wait until the first birthday or even later to...

...after a health concern or new diagnosis, or even due to a general life event such as a birthday or milestone that inspires you to change. One thing that all of you reading this most likely have in common is that you have embarked on a diet change due a medical concern or food allergy diagnosis, either for yourself or a loved one.   Diet changes are viewed as individual efforts A diet change for...

...Patient History: At six years old, Landen had ulcers throughout his esophagus and into his upper stomach. As his symptoms worsened Landen was unable to swallow solid food. “His life changed,” says Kara, Landen’s mother. “He couldn’t participate in normal childhood activities like sleepovers and birthday parties and it was very hard for him to understand why.” Landen’s family had to watch what they ate in front of him and their grocery budget was...

...a short message, which might include a phone number. You can apply one of these food allergy tattoos on the first day of school or camp, when sending your little one to a birthday party or picnic, or just in case. We think they’d also be a great idea to use for the first week of day care or for play dates with new friends. Another idea would be to use the general tattoo to...

...up treats.This way there will always be safe food for your child to enjoy whenever the school has an event with food. Encourage extra-curricular activities. Don’t avoid birthday parties, play-dates, or sports because of food allergies. These activities are important for your child’s social development and can help them grow into a happy and well rounded individual. Just by doing some extra leg work, nothing should hold you or your child back. –Christine Graham-Garo...