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Allergy-friendly playdough is great for your kids to safely have fun. This fun modeling compound may not be a suitable option for little ones with food allergies. Don’t despair; our team took on the challenge of compiling allergy-friendly playdough recipes you can make at home with your family. Gluten-Free Baking Soda Playdough Ingredients: 2 cups baking soda 1 cup cornstarch 1.5 cups water 1 tablespoon oil Directions: Mix ingredients together in a sauce...

...on the teachers and administrations. Studies have shown that emergency plans are not always followed as written, especially in schools without full time nurses. This is why the healthcare community and parents must seize the opportunity to better educate all involved. Do you have any tips for managing your child’s food allergies at school? *This article was adapted from a Medscape Special Report, Oct 2011, written by Dr. Matthew J. Greenhawt, MD, MBA Boyce JAS,...

May, 2014 is a big month for families managing food allergies and sensitivities. To begin with, FARE has declared May to be Food Allergy Action Month! In years past FARE organized Food Allergy Awareness Week, but one week just wasn’t enough time to raise awareness and inspire action. For the estimated 15 million Americans with food allergies, this is an ideal time to work together to improve understanding of food allergy, advance the...

...and resources to help you get started. Game Night If there’s one thing that everyone in the family can do at the table that doesn’t involve food, it’s games! Designate a weekly family game night and make it a priority to get everyone involved. Rotate which family member gets to choose which game to play each week. You’ll be amazed how much family bonding can be achieved over a spirited board or card game! Indoor...

...Allergy-Friendly foods are for everyone, but do you know why? Allergy-Friendly Foods are everywhere. Since these foods are everywhere, sometimes we step back and think, and often make a change in our life. I get involved, as a dietician, when a change in your health is sparked. I know the word ‘diet’ is perceived as a forbidden 4-letter word, often for many wrong reasons. In reality, diet is just the general term for what...

...grab some apple slices with sunflower butter and remind yourself that “every little thing is gonna be alright.” What are some ways you’ve dealt with stress that you’ve found helpful? – Kendra Valle, RDN Kendra is a Nutrition Specialist in the Medical & Scientific Affairs Department. She serves as a resource to parents/caregivers, dietitians, physicians, nurses and others who have nutrition-related questions about our products. I am also involved in various projects throughout our department....