The tween and teen years are a time generally marked by greater independence and responsibility in each adolescent's life. By the time your child has reached middle school, he or she should be accustomed to carrying their own epinephrine. They should know how to read labels independently, be able to ... READ the POST
4 Ways to Limit Your Exposure to Environmental Toxicants and Pollutants
When looking at possible irritants that might play a role in contributing to the rise of food allergy, and modern chronic illness in general, we cannot overlook the role of environmental toxicants and pollutants. As you may know, cigarette smoke is associated with increased risk of asthma and a ... READ the POST
How to Make Nutrition a Top Priority with Food Allergies
The Standard American Diet (SAD) is the term used to refer to the pattern of foods that most people eat in the United States and other westernized countries. This diet is high in processed, pre-packaged foods that are often loaded with sugar, salt, fat, preservatives, emulsifiers and other ... READ the POST
3 Ways to Keep the Spark Alive in Your Marriage When Allergies Are Leaving You Feeling Burnt Out
Keeping the spark alive in a marriage is a challenge in itself; doing so with children is an even bigger challenge. When you add in special needs or a chronic illness like food allergies, it may seem nearly impossible to pull yourself out of the realm of overwhelm into the romantic ... READ the POST
Adopting a Fantastically Free Mindset
If you follow my newsletter, you may know that October is "Positive Attitude" Month. I think this is the perfect time to remember that you can live a safe, happy, and healthy life with food allergies! While living with food allergies does present some unique challenges, food allergies need not stop ... READ the POST
Non-Food Ideas for Rewards at School
I am a strong proponent of rewarding children for good behavior, working hard, reaching their goals, etc. I am, however, a little concerned by the frequency in which we reward children with food. From a food allergy perspective, using food as a reward often alienates children who may not be able to ... READ the POST
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