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Category: Food Allergies

My Experience at the DC Food Allergy Summit: A Weekend of Connection, Learning, and Fun!

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the Food Allergy Summit in Washington, DC. It was incredible to connect with so many people

Food Allergy-Friendly Halloween Tips and Our Switch Witch Halloween Tradition

Halloween has always been one of my kid’s favorite holidays — the costumes, the decorations, and yes, the candy. But when you’re raising kids with

Back-to-School: Allergy-Friendly Lunches and Snacks for a Safe School Year

As the back-to-school season swings into full gear, parents everywhere are thinking about packing lunches and snacks that will fuel their children’s day. For families

Navigating the Egg Ladder: Listening to Your Child’s Needs

As parents of children with food allergies, we often find ourselves balancing hope, fear, and uncertainty. Over the past couple of years, my daughter has

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Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: What’s the Difference?

Many people experience symptoms after eating certain foods and immediately assume they have a food allergy. In reality, many of these reactions are caused by

Navigating Summer BBQs and Picnics with Food Allergies: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Season

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, summer BBQs and picnics become irresistible. These gatherings are a time for fun, laughter, and, of

Food Allergies and Anxiety

Navigating the world with food allergies can be difficult, especially for children. As parents, it’s crucial to provide support that not only addresses their physical

Best Allergy-Friendly Protein Sources (Safe Options That Actually Keep You Full)

If you’re managing food allergies, protein is usually the hardest piece to figure out. A lot of the go-to options don’t work. Protein powders are

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Is Wheat-Free the Same as Gluten-Free? What You Need to Know

Dietary restrictions are increasingly common, whether due to food allergies, celiac disease, sensitivities, or personal health choices. Two terms that are often used interchangeably are

Food Allergy Ingredient Swaps for Safe and Delicious Meals

Living with food allergies can present unique challenges in the kitchen, but with the right ingredient swaps, delicious and safe meals are still within reach!

The Most Common Food Allergies

If you live in the United States and are familiar with food allergies, you know that the nine most common food allergens are peanuts, tree

August is Kids Eat Healthy Month!

August is “Kids Eat Healthy” month! With food allergies it can be even harder to make sure your children are getting in the needed nutrients

Beginner’s Guide to Allergy-Friendly Meal Planning (Even During Summer Break!)

Feeling like meal planning is just one more thing on your never-ending food allergy parent to-do list? I get it. Especially in the summer when

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How to Travel with Food Allergies: A Step-by-Step Family Plan

Traveling with food allergies requires planning, but with the right system, it can be safe and enjoyable. Every year when the weather starts warming up,

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month!

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and May 14-20 is Food Allergy Awareness Week! This is the time when the food allergy community comes together

Food Allergies and Nutrients

Happy Spring! I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather as it slowly comes in. I wanted to talk today about one of the

Love Yourself Food Allergy Parents!

Happy March! The beginning of the month is always a fresh start for me. I love to think about what I am going to focus

New Year’s Goals with Food Allergy Testing

Happy 2023! I can’t believe January is over and we are in February already! Time is flying by! I meant to post at

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A Time to Focus on Family and Friends, not Food Allergies

A Time to Focus on Family and Friends, not Food Allergies Happy Holidays Everyone! I hope you are all set for the next couple

Why Be Thankful for Food Allergies

Wait, is that title correct? Thankful for food allergies? Yes, this blog post is all about finding the positives of food allergies. It is