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...For parents of children with severe food allergies, sending them off to school can be a scary thing. Not only is there a risk that they will accidentally be exposed to an allergen, but bullying is on the rise. The best way to guard against this is to educate your child’s school about food allergies, from the students to their principal and everyone in between. To get you started, we’ve put together a...

...became angry at her little 2 year old brother, who was allowed to eat whatever he wanted. Interestingly, the brother stopped eating what he was allowed and began eating the same restricted diet as his sister. I also read about another child with allergies that would take food from his sibling without his parents knowing! These stories really made me think about how much food allergies can affect the entire family. In a survey of...

...reflux disease (GERD), or wheezing. Only a change in the diet will truly solve the problem. When you see your pediatrician, you may also want to request a referral to an allergist (narrow your search by selecting the “Food Allergy” specialty). The allergy testing that these professionals perform provides the best information to help your child find a diagnosis and relief from a food allergy. Finally, share with the doctor your knowledge of Neocate, the...

...that your child will not be the only one in their school with food allergies. Volunteering with other allergy parents to talk about or read a story about food allergies will not only help your child’s classmates understand more, but hopefully they will be more accepting of them. We hope our tips are helpful as you search for the right preschool for your child. If you’ve been through this process before, be sure to share...

...print out the patient education resource below and speak with your child’s physician. For more information, please visit: Patient Education Resource: What is Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome? Online Support: Kids With Food Allergies Foundation Online Community (with a dedicated forum for FPIES parents) FPIES Nonprofit Organization: International FPIES Association (I-FPIES) Lynda Mitchell is the founder and president of the Kids With Food Allergies Foundation (KFA). Lynda knows from personal experience that parents raising children with...

...UPDATE: To read a more recent blog post on this topic, please read The Gut Microbiota and Its Link with Food Allergies. Also check out this post that explains the difference between probiotics and prebiotics. In recent years, there has been a lot of attention on gut flora, the good bacteria that live in your digestive system and play a role in proper digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function and bowel health. Research has shown...

...allergy parents can all agree that they work hard to keep their little ones happy, healthy, and safe. We asked the community what being a food allergy parent means, and no two answers were the same. Being a food allergy parent means… “Constantly reading labels, calling companies and long nights of homemade things!” -@Sweets4EPIGirl “Advocating for your F.A. child in school, educating friends & family, always pre-planning wherever you go.” – @epi-trak “Constant diligence.” –...

...It is helpful to provide younger children with a medical alert bracelet. Find Community:Managing a family with food allergies can feel like a task being done in a vacuum. The good news is you are not alone. It is good to join a community or support group when managing food allergies. Organizations such as Food Allergy Research and Kids with Food Allergies offer both a plethora of information as well as a community groups. The...