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This is a guest post from Leslie Stiles. Leslie Stiles received her BS in English Literature at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and obtained her Masters in Human Nutrition from University of Illinois in Chicago. She works as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at a children’s hospital in Chicago, IL. A diagnosis of a food allergy may come as a shock to your family, and that shock may continue when you go to the...

We know that the diagnosis of a food allergy or GI condition can sometimes be overwhelming for families. Fortunately, there are many great support groups out there that can help you find your footing with resources, advice and stories from other families going through similar situations. Here are a few that we have found helpful. American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) APFED is an advocacy group for children and adults living with eosinophilic...

...you can do. Put an action plan in place today, and start by talking to your healthcare team to get their guidance on how to handle suspected allergic reactions. Make sure anyone involved in caring for your loved one also knows the plan. If you believe that your loved one may be experiencing an episode of anaphylaxis, don’t hesitate to use epinephrine and call 9-1-1. For more information, you can read the full publication here....

...Rosa Parks “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” ~ Amelia Earhart “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them” ~ Maya Angelou “The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the highwire.” ~ Oprah You can learn about this holiday and how to get involved by vising the Official Website for International Women’s Day....

With an increase in food allergies these days, it is extremely important that today’s youth fully understand the ramifications food allergies pose on those affected. However, this is a lot easier said than done. How do we get through to our little ones the seriousness of food allergies? Foodallergy.org in the US and Foodallergycanada.ca in Canada have great education and awareness offerings. On these websites you can find very simplified but informative presentations...

...Getting kids involved in preparing meals and doing fun activities together before and during mealtimes can help to build healthy habits. Children with food allergies may especially benefit from positive activities centered around mealtime to remind them that food can be fun. Even though a special diet might require a little more thought and planning, it’s important to create these positive experiences. Involving children in preparing meals is a great way to build autonomy...