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...to bond and catch up on each other’s days. Here are some fun ideas for activities that families can do during mealtimes to have fun, learn about food, and enjoy mealtime together! Play Restaurant Children love to play “restaurant” at home. At a family meal, let your child pretend to be a waiter or waitress. First tell your child what is on the menu for dinner. Then give your child a small pad of paper...

...Family meal time The value in gathering the whole family around the table for dinner – with all devices turned off! – is that everyone can connect. Dinnertime presents an opportunity for every family member to talk about their day and spend valuable time with each other. As a society, a lot of our social activities revolve around food, so this makes sense! However, people with a diet that consists solely or primarily of formula...

...and Pinterest . THAT day— the day before I took my child to the allergist and they sent us home with an epinephrine autoinjector and a food allergy diagnosis— I was a regular mom kissing boo-boos and inciting laughter. The next day, life looked and felt different…for me and my son. Food allergies? No one in my family had food allergies, or my husband’s that I was aware of. How was this possible? Could the...

...your family composition and your own comfort and stress level will determine how you manage your home now. Some ideas to consider are: Removing all foods to which your child is allergic from the home. Removing only the most allergenic foods or the foods that have caused severe reactions. Keeping “unsafe” foods in a different location (such as a high shelf or locked cabinet) or labeling unsafe foods. Keeping a special cupboard and refrigerator shelf...

...Keeping your baby’s food safe is always a priority. Being a parent is arguably the most relevant job we will ever come across! We make sure everything in our home is safe for our little bundles of joy to sleep, play, eat, and explore. At times it can be stressful and challenging, especially when your child has a food allergy. Safety is often the first thought on any parent’s mind, and food allergies...

...get the conversation started with your school of choice, Neocate has a lot of resources you can review: Helping Families Manage Food and Allergies at School School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act Additional School Resources from Neocate Organize, volunteer and/or help fund community programs that bring awareness to food allergies, such as a community walk/run or family fun day. Encourage and support local restaurants to educate their employees on food allergies, and participate in programs...

...I have to admit that I am completely addicted to the Olympics. I cannot get enough Olympic coverage and literally have to make sure and stay focused to keep up with required work and home obligations. I love the raw physiology that goes into that level of physical performance, the people and personal stories that we are exposed to through the Olympic media coverage, and getting caught up in the pure competition of the Olympics...