On Thursday September 19, 2019, I will be presenting “Food Allergies and Lower School: 3 Steps to Create a Safe School Environment For Your Kids” at the S.A.F.E. Food Pantry free quarterly Food for Thought information session. In this presentation, you will discover: 3 key steps to help your child to have a safer…
Melissa Antal, MPH/MBA CEO & Co-Founder, Foublie FoodASC Member since 2019 Please tell us about yourself and why you are interested in food allergies, gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, and EoE. Hello, Melissa Antal here! I’m interested in food allergies, gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, and EoE because I love food, and my passion is child…
As August quickly approaches, your kids may soon be heading back to school. Worried about how their food allergies are going to be managed in the classroom, lunch room, on field trips and with learning activities? If you haven’t already, you may want to contact your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s food allergies and…
Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor FoodASC Member since 2018 Please tell us about yourself and why you are interested in food allergies. I am a food allergy parent, as well as a licensed clinical professional counselor/family therapist that welcomes those managing food allergies. While I do see clients without food allergies…
Have you ever wondered, “How do I…” help my child stay safe at school and at social functions?help my kids eat out safely in restaurants?help my child to deal with anxiety and emotional difficulties around food allergies?start to hand off the responsibility of food allergies to my children?help my kids keep themselves safe when they…
Gayle Rigione CEO and Co-founder of the AllergyForce App FoodASC Member since 2018 Please tell us about yourself and why you are interested in food allergies. Who am I? I could share fun tidbits about me, like that I’m still madly in love with my husband and lifetime BFF, or that I love…
Guest Post by Sharon Wong, M.Ed. I have been a food allergy mom since 2006 and over the years I have a lot of mom to mom conversations about our successes and frustrations. Whether you are new to food allergies or a seasoned mom, there’s always room to try something new. I’ve compiled 7…
Lori Moussapour, LMSW, M.A. Therapist, Coach and Educator, specializing in Food Allergy Support, Education and Empowerment FoodASC Member since 2018 Please tell us about yourself and why you are interested in food allergies. I am a social worker, educator and coach. I’m married and a mother of three who loves writing, reading, and traveling.…
Guest post by Monica Jordan M.Ed. and MCMBT As I confessed in Mom, Mayo! Consequences of not Mindfully Navigating Food Allergies, I learned a difficult yet powerful lesson from not being mindful while ordering my son’s sandwich before his soccer game. My inability to be present ultimately caused his allergic reaction. Since then, I have been…
Post by Ann Caldwell and Maureen Shackelford, nutritionists and registered dietitians at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Holiday food can bring on anxiety or joy, depending on your mind set. But sweet treats and heavy meals can be landmines when it comes to your health. Yet no one wants to feel deprived during the holiday season,…