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Parenting & School
Anaphylaxis and Lack of Epinephrine Use in Young Kids
Even though epinephrine is the first line of defense against anaphylaxis, many young kids are not receiving the lifesaving injection… Read more »
Allergy Shopping, Cooking Tips for Coronavirus Times
Updated August, 2021: The coronavirus epidemic has been a long, challenging time for everyone. And that especially goes for the… Read more »
All About Epinephrine: What It Does in a Reaction, How Long It Lasts, When It Gets Hot or Cold
One of the nerve-racking parts of living with severe allergies is having to make the call about if and when… Read more »
How A Sleepover Guest Came to My Daughter’s Rescue
The best sleepover guest ever saved the day in an allergy reaction crisis. When my 13-year-old daughter Elise asked if… Read more »
New Girl Scout Cookie ‘May Contain’ Warnings Upset Allergy Families
One of two bakeries that supply Girl Scout cookies has added “may contain” warnings to its products. Jeni Cameron, a… Read more »
Healthy, Diverse Diet During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Allergies in Children
Eating a healthy, diverse diet during pregnancy appears to lower the risk of a baby developing eczema and food allergies,… Read more »
Texas Family Sues Childcare for Expelling Food Allergic Sons
A couple in Decatur, Texas are suing a childcare center – citing discrimination against their two sons directly related to… Read more »
Risk Taking and Allergic Teens – What I’ve Learned
From the ‘may contain’ ice cream bar incident, here’s what I learned about budding food allergy embarrassment.
Elijah’s Law Is Official, Protecting Food Allergy Kids in NY Daycares
Thomas and Dina Silvera held a “bittersweet” celebration on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in honor of Elijah’s Law becoming New… Read more »